New details reveal that the initial story about Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old Southern University student, collapsing at a Baton Rouge park was fabricated.
When the story first broke, it was reported that Wilson and the other Omega Psi Phi pledges were at a local park in Baton Rouge, LA “standing in a line” a during frat ritual when Wilson collapsed. Now, according to WAFB, that was a lie created by the people who were actually there to hide the true nature of Caleb’s death.
Sources with knowledge of the incident revealed to the WAFB I-TEAM what actually transpired on the night of Caleb’s passing. According to these sources, Caleb and nine other pledges were at an abandoned warehouse during the fraternity ritual, contrary to previous reports that stated they were at a local park. While at the warehouse, the pledges were allegedly punched in the chest while standing in line to take their turns. When Caleb was punched, he collapsed on the ground and reportedly began to have a seizure. He was then rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
After the frat brothers learned of Caleb’s unfortunate death, they all allegedly met up at an undisclosed location to discuss and come up with a story to hide how he really died.
The initial autopsy performed on Caleb did not reveal a cause of death, but further tests are being conducted at this time to get a definite answer.
There are also no charges being filed against anyone at this time.
