Stone Foltz was hospitalized after an off-campus Pi Kappa Alpha event on Thursday.
Stone Foltz, a student at Bowling Green State University, died on Sunday after an alleged alcohol hazing incident.
“Stone Foltz’s death is a tragedy. He was a beloved son, brother and grandson,” said family lawyer Sean Alto.
Foltz was hospitalized on Thursday after “alleged alcohol-related hazing activity” at an off-campus Pi Kappa Alpha event in Bowling Green, Ohio, the university said in a statement. He was in critical condition at the Hospital ProMedica Toledo for three days.
“At the moment, we are gathering all the facts that led to his premature death and we have no interest in commenting on speculation,” said Alto. “However, we ask that you show respect and consideration for Stone’s family. Despite their unbearable pain, they agreed to donate Stone’s organs so that others can have a second chance at life.”
The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity told ABC News in a statement that it was “horrified and outraged” by the incident.
“We extend our deepest and most sincere condolences to the student’s family and friends and to everyone affected by this tragic loss,” the organization said in its initial statement, erroneously claiming that Foltz had died while still in hospital.
The Delta Beta Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha at Bowling Green State University was placed on administrative suspension after the incident by the international fraternity.
“As more details are confirmed, we will also seek the permanent suspension of the Delta Beta Chapter, as well as the expulsion of all members of the Chapter of the International Fraternity,” the organization said.
The international fraternity has said it will cooperate fully with the authorities on the matter.
The university said it is aware of the incident and that the fraternity will be placed on temporary suspension while working with law enforcement to investigate. “We want to express our care and support to our students and the affected community,” said university spokesman Alex Solis.
“Given that Pi Kappa Alpha is not currently recognized as a registered student organization, the Greek fraternity letters were removed from his residence on campus this morning,” said Solis.
Henderson Hewes, Jamie Aranoff, Mona Kosar Abdi and Joshua Hoyos contributed to this report.