BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A university student in upstate New York died Wednesday following suspected hazing that has led to an indefinite suspension of fraternity and sorority activities.
University at Buffalo freshman Sebastian Serafin-Bazan, 18, had been hospitalized since early Friday after the suspected hazing at an off-campus house.
“Our hearts go out to Sebastian’s family for the devastating heartbreak they are experiencing. We extend our sincerest condolences to the Serafin-Bazan family and to all of Sebastian’s friends here at UB and in his hometown of Port Chester, New York,” university President Satish Tripathi said in a written statement. The university said it would not comment further Wednesday out of respect for the student’s family.
Details of the case involving the Sigma Pi fraternity have not been released. Buffalo Police Capt. Jeff Rinaldo said police are investigating whether drugs or alcohol were involved and are awaiting autopsy results.
A telephone call to the Serafin-Bazan home in Port Chester went unanswered.
Neighbors told local media outlets that they saw a person who appeared to be unconscious being carried out to the front lawn of the house around 12:30 a.m. Friday before police arrived. The house is rented by members of the fraternity, the university said.
University officials have said an internal review is underway.
Sigma Pi’s Buffalo chapter did not respond to a request for comment.
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University at Buffalo freshman Sebastian Serafin-Bazan, 18, had been hospitalized since early Friday after the suspected hazing at an off-campus house.
“Our hearts go out to Sebastian’s family for the devastating heartbreak they are experiencing. We extend our sincerest condolences to the Serafin-Bazan family and to all of Sebastian’s friends here at UB and in his hometown of Port Chester, New York,” university President Satish Tripathi said in a written statement. The university said it would not comment further Wednesday out of respect for the student’s family.
Details of the case involving the Sigma Pi fraternity have not been released. Buffalo Police Capt. Jeff Rinaldo said police are investigating whether drugs or alcohol were involved and are awaiting autopsy results.
A telephone call to the Serafin-Bazan home in Port Chester went unanswered.
Neighbors told local media outlets that they saw a person who appeared to be unconscious being carried out to the front lawn of the house around 12:30 a.m. Friday before police arrived. The house is rented by members of the fraternity, the university said.
University officials have said an internal review is underway.
Sigma Pi’s Buffalo chapter did not respond to a request for comment.
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