Friends described Wilson as a “comedic genius” constantly pulling pranks on other members of the band, but also as someone who was all business in the classroom and on game days.

Southern University Omega Psi Phi Fraternity members reportedly lied about where a pledge, Caleb Wilson, collapsed and died. Sources told WAFB that the students allegedly fabricated their original story to the police about Wilson collapsing at a park.

Southern University is hosting a candlelight vigil for a student who died after an off-campus fraternity ritual.