Last week, a New Jersey college fraternity faced abrupt closure following a severe hazing incident that left a student critically injured. The fraternity, Alpha Sigma Phi at Rutgers University, was officially shut down on October 22, shortly after a 19-year-old student was discovered unconscious at their off-campus residence in New Brunswick.

The closure comes in the wake of serious safety concerns at the fraternity’s house, which had a history of violations, such as exposed wiring and blocked exits, as reported by The Daily Targum. These longstanding issues culminated in an incident that reportedly involved the student being harmed by a combination of exposed electrical wires and water.

Gordy Heminger, a representative for Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Inc., confirmed to NJ.com that the chapter’s closure was a direct result of hazing practices. This incident marks a significant crackdown on the fraternity’s activities, which had gone unchecked for years despite numerous safety infractions.

On October 15, local police were dispatched to the fraternity house after receiving an emergency call that was abruptly disconnected. Upon arrival, they found the young man unresponsive and he was swiftly taken to the hospital in critical condition. Thankfully, according to a Middlesex County prosecutor, the student’s health is improving and he is no longer in critical condition.

According to Patch, a Middlesex County prosecutor said his condition is improving, and he is no longer in critical condition.

Though details remain scarce, officials said the incident occurred in the basement. News12 reported that the fraternity house was ultimately condemned, but it is unclear what specifically led to the designation.

The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the October 15 incident.

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