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id: 298f688253
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-10 11:25 EST
updated: 2026-11-13 09:35 EST
status: reported
outlets: 5
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# Columbus police probe possible hazing at Ohio State fraternity

Columbus police are investigating possible hazing involving the Ohio State chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon after a video showed two people on fire.

Section: [Public Safety](/columbus/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Sigma Alpha Epsilon](/columbus/wiki/sigma-alpha-epsilon.md), [Columbus Police Department](/columbus/wiki/columbus-police-department.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC4 (WCMH)](https://www.nbc4i.com/news/ohio-state-frat-fire-investigation-into-potential-hazing-underway/), 2026-11-10 11:25 EST: Ohio State frat fire: Investigation into potential hazing underway
- [WOSU Public Media](https://www.wosu.org/2026-11-10/columbus-police-investigating-ohio-state-fraternity-after-alleged-hazing-incident), 2026-11-10 13:25 EST: Columbus police investigating Ohio State fraternity after alleged hazing incident
- [ABC6 (WSYX)](https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/poor-boy-who-is-screaming-more-details-emerge-in-osu-fraternity-fire-incident), 2026-11-10 18:26 EST: 'Poor boy who is screaming': More details emerge in OSU fraternity fire incident
- [FOX28 (WTTE)](https://myfox28columbus.com/news/local/poor-boy-who-is-screaming-more-details-emerge-in-osu-fraternity-fire-incident), 2026-11-10 18:26 EST: 'Poor boy who is screaming': More details emerge in OSU fraternity fire incident
- [The Lantern](https://www.thelantern.com/2026/11/university-leaders-react-to-sae-investigations-call-for-accountability-and-cultural-change/), 2026-11-13 09:35 EST: University leaders react to SAE investigations, call for accountability and cultural change

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