article_snippet: Neither the fraternity nor the University of South Carolina has explained the situation in detail.
article_snippet: However, USC suspended the fraternity nor the university in the wake of his death.
article_snippet: Responding the death, the fraternity's national office released a statement saying Xi Chapter' had been placed on leave pending the investigation.
article_snippet: the fraternity's national office said: 'the fraternity’s thoughts and prayers are with the family of this young man and the brothers of Xi Chapter'.
article_snippet: A spokesman for USC added: 'There are a lot of rumors out there about the circumstances surrounding the death but at this point the matter remains under investigation.' 'While we await further information we are focused on helping we community grieve and heal.'
article_snippet: This is the second incident at the fraternity in a week.
article_snippet: Last Friday, Xi Chapter' lost recognition for hazing members, providing alcohol to underage students and harassing women.
article_snippet: In November 2012, a 19-year-old student at the University of Virginia died after a night of heavy drinking.
article_snippet: Five frat members were charged with felonies for hazing and Xi Chapter' was suspended indefinitely.
article_snippet: That same year, the University of Virginia, Xi Chapter' was suspended indefinitely when a 20-year-old member was hospitalized for reportedly ingesting wine through a 20-year-old member anus.