FSU Fraternity Suspended After Death Of Pledge

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Florida State University's Pi Kappa Phi fraternity has been suspended following the death of a pledge after an off-campus house party. The victim was identified as 20-year-old Andrew Coffey of Pompano Beach.

Coffey was found unresponsive Friday about 10:25 a.m. at his home on Buena Vista Drive about a mile from campus, Tallahassee police said. He died at the scene, The Tallahassee Democrat reported. The fraternity’s national organization said all operations of FSU's Beta Eta chapter are currently suspended.

Neighbors said there was a party at the house Thursday night. Police officers were collecting alcoholic beverage bottles that were scattered on the home’s porch as evidence, The Tallahassee Democrat reported.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the student’s family and friends,” said Pi Kappa Phi CEO Mark E. Timmes in a statement. “We appreciate the partnership and support from the Division of Student Affairs during this difficult time.”

A police spokesman said no arrests have been made, but several people are being questioned.

Read the full Tallahassee Democrat story here.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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