It was unclear whether the student was a member of Delta Sigma Phi. Nov. 7, 2017. Theyre combing through different pieces of evidence to try to put (them) together. Robbie Gaffney graduated from Florida State University with degrees in Digital Media Production and Creative Writing. A University of New Hampshire student found dead after getting into a fight at a fraternity house died of an accidental drowning, authorities said. "At 11:02 a.m. we were (notified) and responded and got there at 11:05 a.m. EMS had pronounced him deceased when our officers arrived on scene.". The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity was suspended last fall for alleged alcohol violations. Monday, investigators were still interviewing the residents and friends who may have been with the victim the night before. According to a press release, a roommate called 911 around 11 a.m., but the student was pronounced dead at the scene. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A former Florida State University student was found dead outside a fraternity house Wednesday. A Florida State University (FSU) student was found dead on Friday after attending an off-campus party, leading to the suspension of the fraternity he was pledging . Campus police said the man's family has been notified. Friends called 911 after finding Cavazos dead in his room. Although the Proctor and Eppes names are familiar ones in Tallahassee, the families are not related. Marvel at the wonder of the FSU Flying High Circus, one of only two collegiate circuses in the nation. He was beloved by all who knew him, especially his chapter brothers. The. Updated with statement from the fraternity's national leadership. FSU President John Thrasher stopped by the scene to check on the students. Contact Jeff Burlew at jburlew@tallahassee.com or follow @JeffBurlew on Twitter. By Matthew Haag. A former Florida State University student was found dead Wednesday morning outside the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house, prompting police to investigate reports he fell from the roof in an . "We're not sure right now what it was," he said. They said he had leadership roles within the fraternity and described him as dedicated and dependable. Lirosi got unruly at the event and disturbed others before leaving shortly after his arrival under his own power, the statement continued. Proctor had been inducted into the Garnet and Gold Honor Society and served on the board of trustees for the FSU Student Foundation, and as a member of Seminole Student Boosters. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Our hearts are broken today as we learned that an enrolled Fresno State student has died at an off-campus location, the statement said. That is something that investigators are still on scene trying to determine. All rights reserved. Our hearts are filled with sadness as we grieve the tragic loss of our friend and brother, who left this world too soon. Its very active. Its very active. 0:00. But authorities gave no indication Wednesdays death involved hazing. November 4, 2017 9:43 AM EDT. Two members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity told the Tallahassee Democrat the victim was a member of the Army Reserves, set to be deployed to Afghanistan in October. They said he had leadership roles within the fraternity and described him as dedicated and dependable. Baker said a cause of death is unclear and the investigation is ongoing. "CDA gave them some CPR instructions over the phone and they tried some of that," Baker said. The Cal State University Fresno Delta Sigma Phi fraternity house in Fresno, CA, where a student was found dead. -- Police are investigating the death of a California State University student who was found dead at a fraternity house near campus Wednesday, the school said. On Sunday, December 6, 2020, the Florida State University Police Department (FSUPD) responded to the Sigma Phi Epsilon Sigma Phi Epsilon's national organization issued a statement mourning the loss.