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The Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity has closed its doors at Louisiana State University this week in response to the findings of an investigation related to hazing, according to a statement released by LSU Friday (Jan. 18).

The Delta Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity conducted an investigation into the LSU chapter in response to allegations of violations of its hazing and alcohol policies, according to a statement from Doug Lanpher, executive director of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. The decision was issued Jan. 15, meaning all chapter activities and operations have ceased, and the chapter has disbanded, since then.

“Our number one priority is that our chapters foster safe environments, and through our investigation, we found that the student members made choices inconsistent with the policies and values of Delta Kappa Epsilon,” according to Lanpher’s statement. “DKE does not tolerate this kind of behavior in the fraternity and holds its chapters and members accountable for the choices they make.”

The fraternity has also filed a report with the LSU Police Department and reached out to university administrators to provide the findings of its investigation, according to the fraternity’s statement. The fraternity declined to provide additional details at this time “so as to not interfere with an impending investigation.”

LSU spokesman Ernie Ballard confirmed Friday the university has been notified by the national organization that the chapter has been closed. LSU will now conduct a full investigation, and the chapter has been placed on interim suspension by LSU, in addition to the action taken by the national organization, Ballard added.