“LSU officials are aware of an incident that occurred last night involving a fraternity, LSU is currently investigating and will report as soon as more information is available,” LSU spokesman Ernie Ballard said.
East Baton Rouge Parish coroner Beau Clark confirmed to Tiger TV that 18-year-old Max Gruver of Roswell, Georgia was transported from Phi Delta Theta Wednesday night to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Clark says his office will conduct an autopsy Friday morning and should have the results by noon that same day. LSU officials say they are aware of the incident and are working on a statement.
Story is still developing. We’ll keep you updated.
UPDATE
LSU President F. King Alexander says the university is investigating and all greek life activities are suspended for the time being.
The university says they were notified about the situation by someone in the fraternity at 12:15 today even though Gruver was taken to the hospital last night.
Also, King called a meeting with all greek life chapter presidents to discuss the situation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
UPDATE: LSU continues investigating the death of a Phi Delta Theta Pledge
September 14, 2017
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