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.

In a statement released Tuesday, Southern said hazing is a violation of the school's rules and regulations, as well as a violation of state law.

The Southern University community gathered on campus Wednesday evening to honor the memory of Caleb Wilson, a student who died last week.