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911 call reporting frat video: "They set their pledges on fire"

911 call reporting frat video: "They set their pledges on fire"

Summary

Columbus police released a 911 call and preliminary report about an alleged hazing incident involving Ohio State University's Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter. The report says two people suffered second- and third-degree burns during a dangerous activity, and the university has temporarily suspended the fraternity while authorities investigate.

Key Facts

  • A caller told Columbus police they received a video of the incident in a sorority group chat and were not present.
  • The caller alleged that pledges were doused with gasoline and set on fire.
  • Police said two people participated in a dangerous activity that resulted in second- and third-degree burns.
  • The police report did not identify the two people who were burned.
  • The video appears to show one person whose clothing is on fire lunging at another person, whose clothing then also catches fire.
  • Ohio State temporarily suspended its Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter while authorities investigate.
  • The fraternity's CEO said the organization was working with university officials and local law enforcement.
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