This afternoon, March 27, the Coconino County Attorney’s Office announced that a grand jury returned a felony indictment charging an individual with hazing in connection with the alcohol-poisoning death of an NAU student earlier this year.
The passing of the NAU student is a loss that has shaken our entire community. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and all who loved him.
In the wake of this tragedy, NAU immediately interim suspended Delta Tau Delta pursuant to university conduct policies and has supported the Flagstaff Police Department and the Coconino County Attorney’s Office throughout their investigation. The National Delta Tau Delta Fraternity has since announced the permanent closure of the chapter at NAU. While we cannot comment on individual student disciplinary matters, we can confirm that the individual indicted with hazing is no longer enrolled at NAU.
In addition, we have commissioned an independent investigator to examine the events surrounding this case and make recommendations to the university.
Violence, hazing and any behavior that endangers others has no place at NAU. Hazing prevention training is required for all members of Fraternity and Sorority Life, and we hold every student and affiliated organization to the highest standards of conduct. We are committed to learning everything we can from this heartbreaking loss and to ensuring our community is protected by the strongest possible standards of education, prevention and accountability.