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Alpha Epsilon Pi nationals suspended its Madison chapter following a hazing incident where 30 pledges were found injured in a basement. Two leaders were arrested, and the university is investigating student misconduct.
Madison police arrested two 20-year-olds after discovering approximately 30 partially clothed men covered in food and liquids in the basement of an unaccredited Alpha Epsilon Pi house. The victims, mostly 18-year-olds, were found in a room set to 81 degrees, with several showing signs of physical assault. The national fraternity organization has suspended the local chapter, while the university and police continue their investigations.
Madison police arrested two 20-year-old fraternity leaders after discovering approximately 30 injured, partially clothed pledges in a sweltering basement of an off-campus house. The victims, mostly 18-year-olds, were covered in condiments and showed signs of physical assault. The incident occurred at an Alpha Epsilon Pi chapter unrecognized by the university but still recognized by the national organization, which has since suspended the local chapter.
Madison police arrested two 20-year-old fraternity leaders on Sept. 23 after discovering approximately 30 partially clothed, injured men in a basement during a hazing incident. The suspects, identified as the president and vice president of Alpha Epsilon Pi, face charges for hazing and disorderly conduct. The fraternity is unrecognized by UW-Madison, which terminated its status in 2015, but remains legally operational through its national organization. University officials are investigating potential student misconduct, while police note the event was triggered by an anonymous tip.
Madison police arrested the president and vice president of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity on Sept. 23 after discovering approximately 30 partially clothed, injured pledges in a basement. The suspects, both 20, face charges for hazing and disorderly conduct. The fraternity, unrecognized by UW-Madison since 2015, is cooperating with authorities, while the university investigates potential student misconduct.
Corey Ruiz, 38, was fatally shot by Madison police on July 22 after a knife confrontation. His funeral on Aug. 14 drew civil rights leaders Al Sharpton and Ben Crump, who criticized the use of lethal force. The Wisconsin DOJ is investigating the shooting, with no arrests made yet.
Corey Ruiz, 38, was buried in Madison on Aug. 14 after being fatally shot by police on July 22. The service featured eulogies from Rev. Al Sharpton and attorney Ben Crump, who criticized the use of lethal force. The Wisconsin Department of Justice continues its investigation into the shooting, which remains under scrutiny due to the lack of body-worn camera footage.
Madison, Wisconsin does not require body-worn cameras, so footage from the fatal shooting of Corey Ruiz may not exist; four officers were involved and placed on administrative leave. The absence of bodycam video has reignited debates over cameras, with years of budget and policy battles culminating in a proposed $414,800, three-year rollout that’s being considered after a 2024 pilot showed limited impact on behavior or community attitudes.
A Madison police officer was killed and a Brandon police officer was injured during a standoff in Brandon, Mississippi, which began as a domestic dispute. The suspect barricaded himself inside a home and fired shots at officers. After talking for more than an hour with the suspect, a SWAT team rescued the hostage. While attempting to enter the home, an officer from the Madison Police Department died, and the suspect also received fatal injuries. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident.
One person was taken to the hospital after a "weapons offense" in the 3700 block of E. Washington Ave. in Madison. The incident is being investigated by the Madison Police Department Violent Crimes Unit.