Dartmouth suspends fraternity while police investigate possible hazing death of student Won Jang

Dartmouth College has suspended two Greek organizations while police continue to investigate the connection between possible hazing and the death of a 20-year-old fraternity brother over the weekend.

Won Jang, a 20-year-old rising star, was pulled from the Connecticut River on Sunday evening, just hours after witnesses reported him missing. He was last seen alive at around 9:30 p.m. the previous evening at “an informal social gathering,” New Hampshire police previously said.

No foul play is suspected, but police said they had received an anonymous tip that harassment played a role in the medical technology student’s death.

There is also “some evidence that alcohol was involved,” Hanover Police Chief Charles Dennis told local ABC affiliate WMUR on Monday.

Dartmouth authorities confirmed they had suspended Beta Alpha Omega and Alpha Phi fraternity while investigations continued Wednesday. A spokesperson told WCAX that the school is working closely with Hanover police.

Jang, a native of Middletown, Delaware, was listed as a member on Beta’s website until Wednesday, when the domain was abruptly shut down.

Both Beta and Alpha Phi were part of the social event, The Dartmouth reported on Tuesday.

A college spokesperson told the student newspaper that Beta is on alcohol probation after a suspension in the fall. Alpha Phi was also placed on probation around the same time but is now “back in good standing,” the spokesperson added.

The circumstances of Beta’s parole last year were still unclear Wednesday. An anonymous member described the cause as an “accident” but declined to elaborate. The Dartmouth.