Final month, the loss of life of Southern College scholar Caleb Wilson shocked the nation. Wilson’s Feb. 27 passing, which has been related to fraternity hazing, has put a destructive highlight on Omega Psi Phi fraternity and their practices.
Now, based on native information outlet WAFB, a former Southern College scholar was arrested Thursday. Sources informed WAFB that 23-year-old Caleb McCray, a Southern College alum and member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity, has been charged with felony hazing and manslaughter.
Along with McCray, two different folks—who stay unidentified—are additionally going through costs in reference to the incident. Manslaughter—the extra extreme of the 2—carries a sentence of as much as 40 years in jail.
Police Chief Thomas Morse Jr. mentioned throughout a Friday morning press convention the opposite two suspects are anticipated to show themselves in at this time.
“Extra warrants can’t be dominated out,” Morse informed reporters based on The Advocate.
The lawyer for McCray has launched an announcement and claimed that he has not seen sturdy sufficient proof to help the allegations in opposition to his consumer.
“Presently, we’re completely reviewing all proof and circumstances surrounding this case,” Dr. Phillip Robinson wrote per WBRZ. “We’re dedicated to making sure that each one information are correctly examined and that due course of is adopted.”
Earlier this week, Wilson was honored with a candlelit vigil on the Pilgrim Baptist Church in Kenner. Images of Wilson lined the wall as family and friends paid their respects.
Wilson was a engineering scholar on the faculty in addition to a member of the Human Jukebox marching band. His family members are nonetheless seeking solutions in terms of his stunning loss of life.
“They only need justice the place it’s crucial, and we simply wish to know form of what occurred and why,” mentioned Wilson’s pastor, Dr. Mitchell Stevens, informed WDSU.
East Baton Rouge Parish District Lawyer Hillar Moore claimed that extra costs could also be coming pertaining to Wilson’s loss of life.
“We’re wanting on the misdemeanor hazing statute. The felony hazing statute that entails a loss of life, neglect murder and manslaughter,” Moore mentioned.