MU frat temporarily suspended for “hazing incident”
University officials confirmed on Monday an MU frat has been temporarily suspended because of a hazing incident.
That means Kappa Alpha fraternity can no longer be a part of campus activities like Homecoming. However, students can still go to class. Leaders said they will start the “appropriate procedure” to decide the future status of the fraternity within seven business days.
ABC 17 dug into dispatch reports and confirmed, Columbia Police Officers also responded to an assault report last week at Kappa Alpha.
Police say officers responded to 1301 University Avenue around 1:46 p.m. Thursday for a subject who had been drinking to the point of being taken in an ambulance to a local hospital.
Police say the subject is 18 years old and the investigation is ongoing.
It is still unclear if this incident is related to the reported hazing incident that led to Kappa Alpha’s temporary suspension.
In 2015, the interfraternity council banned hard liquor from fraternity houses. ABC 17 reached out to the council today but was unable to get an answer.
ABC 17 News reached out to the Kappa Alpha National organization for comment in a statement that reads,” Kappa Alpha Order temporarily suspended our chapter at the University of Missouri to investigate an alcohol incident, and allegations of hazing. Misuse of alcohol, and hazing, are each contrary to our values and are strictly and expressly prohibited by Kappa Alpha Order.”
Although Greek organizations live off campus, they are still sanctioned by the University. Christian Basi, MU spokesperson, said in the instance of a fraternity getting suspended, “means they can no longer use our facilities, they can no longer take part in school activities, and those types of things. This helps us keep some control over some of their actions.” The University says punishment can range anywhere from a written warning to a ban of the organization. To get back to ‘active’ status, all depends on the outcome of the investigation.
