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Fraternity Members Arrested After Student's Fatal Hazing Incident

2/2/2026

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Three members of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity at Northern Arizona University face hazing charges after an 18-year-old student died at an off-campus residence following a rush event.
Police said the student was unresponsive when officers arrived on Saturday morning.
Investigators indicated alcohol consumption occurred during the event.
Carter Eslick, Ryan Creech, and Riley Cass, all 20 years old, were arrested.
The university suspended the fraternity.

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Three members of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity at Northern Arizona University face hazing charges after an 18-year-old student died at an off-campus residence following a rush event.
Police said the student was unresponsive when officers arrived on Saturday morning.
Investigators indicated alcohol consumption occurred during the event.
Carter Eslick, Ryan Creech, and Riley Cass, all 20 years old, were arrested.
The university suspended the fraternity.