Police say one arrest has been made and at least two more are expected in connection with the death of Caleb Wilson.
Caleb Wilson was a junior at Southern University and A&M College and a member of the school's famed marching band.
Caleb McCray, 23, faces manslaughter and criminal hazing charges for allegedly repeatedly punching Wilson in the chest with boxing gloves during the Feb. 21 ritual, causing a fatal seizure, Baton Rouge Police said at a Friday press conference.
Police in Baton Rouge, Louisiana are releasing more details about how a college student died while pledging Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old junior at Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge,
"It is with profound sorrow that we extend our condolences on the passing of Caleb Wilson. His loss is deeply felt, and our hearts go out to his family, friends, and all who were touched by him."
Caleb Wilson was allegedly punched multiple times in the chest during a hazing ritual at Louisiana's Southern University, police say.
Police say Caleb McCray and two other men punched a Southern University fraternity pledge member in the chest several times while wearing boxing gloves before he had a seizure and died.
McCray was taken into custody by officers to face charges of criminal hazing and manslaughter following Wilson’s tragic death.
Baton Rouge Police say they are drawing up warrants to arrest two additional suspects in connection to the hazing death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson, 20.
A suspect has been arrested and charged with manslaughter and hazing in connection with the death of a Southern University and A&M College student, police said.
Wilson died on February 27 while reportedly pledging Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Louisiana police are now investigating the 20-year-old's death as a possible hazing incident.
Baton Rouge police confirmed Southern University student Caleb Wilson died after being punched in the chest multiple times during a hazing ritual. One arrest has been made, and more suspects are expected.