Key takeaways:
- Authorities in Louisiana have arrested two more individuals, Kyle Thurman and Isaiah Smith, in connection with the hazing-related death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson, bringing the total arrests to three.
- Thurman was apprehended by U.S. Marshals and local police, while Smith surrendered voluntarily; both face charges of criminal hazing.
- The case highlights the issue of hazing in college fraternities and has sparked discussions on the need for stricter regulations to prevent future incidents.
Authorities in Louisiana have announced the arrest of two additional individuals in connection with the hazing-related death of Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old student from Southern University. This development brings the total number of arrests in the case to three. The incident, which occurred off-campus, involved Wilson being repeatedly punched in the chest during a fraternity pledging event.
The Baton Rouge Police Department identified the newly arrested individuals as 25-year-old Kyle Thurman and 28-year-old Isaiah Smith. Both have been charged with criminal hazing. Thurman was apprehended on Monday by U.S. Marshals and local police in Port Allen, while Smith voluntarily surrendered to authorities on Tuesday.
The first arrest in the case occurred last Thursday when 23-year-old Caleb McCray turned himself in to police. McCray faces charges of manslaughter and criminal hazing. According to Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse, Wilson’s death was a direct result of the hazing incident, which involved physical assault.
Police have indicated that further arrests are anticipated as the investigation continues. The case has drawn attention to the ongoing issue of hazing in college fraternities, prompting discussions about the need for stricter regulations and enforcement to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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