Southern College and A&M Faculty pupil Caleb Wilson, 20, handed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025. He was rushed to the hospital at round 3 a.m. after collapsing and changing into unresponsive throughout an alleged off-campus Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. ritual in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Park, North Sherwood Forest Group Park.
“It’s with profound sorrow that we prolong our condolences on the passing of Caleb Wilson. His loss is deeply felt, and our hearts exit to his household, associates, and all who had been touched by him,” Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Worldwide writes in a press release. “We acknowledge that lots of you’ll have questions, and we’re actively working to collect correct data. Within the meantime, we ask in your persistence, your prayers, and Solidarity as we honor Caleb’s reminiscence and assist these grieving his loss.”
A local of Kenner, Louisiana, Wilson was a junior majoring in mechanical engineering and a proud member of the well-known Human Jukebox. He performed the trumpet for the marching band.
In a press release launched on Friday, February 28, 2025, by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Workplace on behalf of the household of Caleb Wilson, the household expressed their appreciation for the Sheriff’s efforts, Southern College’s assist, and the continuing investigation being carried out by the Baton Rouge Police Division, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Workplace, and Southern College.
“On behalf of the Wilson household, we need to categorical our deepest gratitude to everybody who has provided their love, assist, and prayers throughout this extremely troublesome time. The lack of Caleb has left an unimaginable void in our hearts, however your kindness and compassion have supplied some solace.
Caleb was a brilliant and proficient younger man with a promising future forward of him. His ardour for all times, his dedication to his research, and his love for music and the Southern College “Human Jukebox” Marching Band had been just some of the various qualities that made him a unprecedented particular person.
We’re dedicated to searching for the reality concerning the circumstances surrounding Caleb’s passing and guaranteeing that no different household has to endure such a tragedy. We admire the efforts of the Baton Rouge Police Division, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Workplace, and the Southern College neighborhood of their ongoing investigation and assist.
As we navigate this painful journey, we ask in your continued prayers and respect for our privateness. We discover consolation in understanding that Caleb’s spirit lives on within the reminiscences we cherish and the love we maintain for him.
Thanks as soon as once more in your unwavering assist.”
Sincerely,
The Wilson Household
Wilson’s father is Deputy Corey Wilson, a longtime Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Workplace deputy.
The college has paused all membership consumption actions on campus, together with fraternities, sororities, and pupil golf equipment. Right here’s a Fb message from the Chancellor relating to the premature dying.
A Message from the Chancellor
Expensive Southern College Group,
It’s with profound unhappiness that I share the devastating information of the passing of certainly one of our college students, Caleb Wilson.
Caleb, a junior from New Orleans majoring in mechanical engineering, was additionally a devoted member of the Southern College “Human Jukebox” Marching Band. This tragic loss leaves a void in our Jaguar household, and our ideas and prayers are with Caleb’s household, associates, classmates, and family members throughout this extremely troublesome time.
An off-campus incident is believed to have contributed to Caleb’s dying. Southern College is cooperating totally with the Baton Rouge Police Division, which is main the investigation. Presently, no additional particulars can be found.
We acknowledge that such a loss can have a profound, emotional impression. Counseling providers can be found to present assist to our college students, college, and employees. When you or somebody is in want of help, please go to subr.edu/ucc.
In moments like these, it is necessary that we come collectively as a neighborhood to assist each other and honor the reminiscence of Caleb Wilson. He can be deeply missed however by no means forgotten.
In Solidarity,John Ok. PierreChancellor#WeAreSouthern
The East Baton Rouge Coroner’s Workplace stated the precise trigger and method of Wilson’s dying are pending the outcomes of an post-mortem, which is underway.
