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Ohio State suspends fraternity after fire video
Sigma Alpha Epsilon placed on interim suspension after social media video shows two men engulfed in flames at what police say was a Saturday gathering.
In brief
Sigma Alpha Epsilon placed on interim suspension after social media video shows two men engulfed in flames at what police say was a Saturday gathering. Ohio State suspended Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity while investigating a video showing two men on fire at a gathering, with police and university officials now…
Video shows two men on fire
A social media video shows a large group of people standing outside, many wearing Ohio State's red and white colors, laughing and shouting while a man sits on the ground with his sweatpants on fire.
Fraternity placed on interim suspension
Ohio State University has placed Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity on interim suspension while it investigates and has referred the matter to university and Columbus police.
“The university is aware of this extremely concerning incident, and the individuals in question are receiving medical care.”
Incident occurred Saturday, police investigating
Columbus Police Sergeant Joe Albert said the incident appears to have taken place on Saturday. Police received no calls for service at the location, but someone called Sunday evening reporting the video was circulating online.
What to remember
Ohio State suspended Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity while investigating a video showing two men on fire at a gathering, with police and university officials now involved.
