The Rutgers chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity was closed after hazing and safety violations, including a serious electrical injury to a student, led to investigations and the fraternity's decision to shut down the house, which was also found to have a history of code violations and vandalism.
A Rutgers University fraternity has been ordered to cease operations after a 19-year-old student was critically injured in an incident under investigation for possible hazing. The fraternity has suspended its chapter and is cooperating with authorities, emphasizing its stance against hazing and promising to take strict action if hazing is confirmed. The university and law enforcement are continuing their investigation.
Three students were injured in a stabbing at Carrick High School in Pittsburgh; the suspect, who also sustained a hand injury, is in custody, and the school remains on lockdown with support services available for students.
A student at Evergreen High School in Colorado shot two peers and then himself, resulting in his death; the incident caused injuries to the students, who are in critical and stable conditions, and prompted a swift police response. The event has raised concerns about school safety and gun violence.