Ohio State fraternity suspended after video shows men on fire

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 9 Nov, 20:37 · Archive

Ohio State University suspended Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity after a video showed two men engulfed in flames.

A fraternity at Ohio State University has been suspended after a video circulated on social media appearing to show two men engulfed in flames. The footage shows one man with his sweatpants on fire lunging at a second person and tackling him to the ground. The second man's clothing also catches fire, and both men roll on the ground removing their clothes as several onlookers rush to intervene.

Ohio State placed Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity on interim suspension while it investigates the incident. The matter has also been referred to both university and Columbus police. University spokesperson Benjamin Johnson said: 'The university is aware of this extremely concerning incident, and the individuals in question are receiving medical care.' He added that Ohio State is committed to maintaining a safe environment and expects students and organizations to uphold the university's values.

Columbus Police Sergeant Joe Albert said the incident appeared to take place on Saturday. Police received no calls for assistance at the location at the time, but someone reported the video to police on Sunday evening after it began circulating online. Steve Mitchell, CEO of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, said the organization takes the matter seriously and is actively investigating in cooperation with university officials and local law enforcement, adding that it will hold those responsible accountable.

How it is being reported

• Fraternity suspended after video shows men on fireA fraternity at Ohio State University has been temporarily suspended while authorities investigate a video that appears to show two people engulfed in flames.CBS News · 9 Nov, 22:33
• Fraternity suspended as Ohio State investigates video of men engulfed in flamesThe university called the incident ‘extremely concerning’ and said one person needed medical careIndependent World · 9 Nov, 20:20
• Ohio State fraternity suspended after viral video shows two men on fireThe university and local police are conducting investigations into Sigma Alpha Epsilon and have placed them on interim suspension A fraternity at Ohio State University has been temporarily suspended while authorities investigate a video that appears to show two panicked men engulfed in flames. A video shared on social media shows one individual with his sweatpants on fire who then lunges at a second individual and tackles him to the ground. The second man’s clothing also catches fire, and they both roll on the ground while removing their clothes as several onlookers intervene. Continue…Guardian World · 9 Nov, 19:03

In this story: Ohio State University · Sigma Alpha Epsilon · Columbus Police · Benjamin Johnson · Steve Mitchell · Joe Albert

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