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20-year-old Southern student dies after incident at BREC park early Thursday

6 hours 1 minute ago Thursday, February 27 2025 Feb 27, 2025 February 27, 2025 10:25 AM February 27, 2025 in News
Source: WBRZ

BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating the death of a 20-year-old Southern University student that happened overnight at a BREC Park. 

The Baton Rouge Police Department said officers were called to a local hospital when a group of people brought an unresponsive man there overnight. The man was later identified as 20-year-old Caleb Wilson. Sources said that Wilson was involved with Omega Psi Phi fraternity at Southern.

Police said the investigation began at North Sherwood Forest Community Park, but what happened there was not clear.

Southern University issued a statement following Wilson's death. They said Wilson was a junior from New Orleans majoring in mechanical engineering, and was a trumpet player in the Human Jukebox. The university extended its condolences to Wilson's loved ones. 

Counseling services were available for students if needed. You can find more information here

Wilson's father is former Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Deputy Corey Wilson. The sheriff's office sent the following statement:

On behalf of Sheriff Joseph Lopinto, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office extends its condolences to Deputy Corey Wilson and his family following the heartbreaking loss of his son Caleb. Dep. Wilson retired last year as a sergeant after serving 35 years with the JPSO. Dep. Wilson's commitment to public service has continued with him currently serving in a part-time capacity. The JPSO stands in support of Dep. Wilson and his family. We ask that their privacy be respected as they mourn this unimaginable loss.

The circumstances of his death were not immediately clear. WBRZ is asking law enforcement for more information as the investigation continues. 

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