Family of California college student, 18, who died after frat event demand hazing probe

The devastated family of an 18-year-old California college student who died after attending an off-campus fraternity event is demanding answers — including why no one apparently called 911 after the teen became unresponsive.Anthony Joseph Blas, a student at California State University Fullerton, died shortly after midnight Sunday after he was dropped off unresponsive at the emergency department of St.Jude Medical Center, according to Fullerton police.Hospital staff tried to save the teen, but he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving.Now his grieving family is calling for a “complete and transparent investigation,” telling CBS News they are “deeply concerned that hazing may have played a role” in the tragedy.“One of the most troubling questions for our family is why 911 was not called when Anthony was found unresponsive,” the family said in a statement to the outlet.“We want to know what happened in the hours leading up to his death, who was present, when those present realized he was in distress, and why 911 was never contacted.”Police said its preliminary investigation determined Blas had been attending a gathering at an “unaffiliated fraternity” near Associated Road and Milton Avenue before he was taken to the hospital.Authorities said alcohol appears to have contributed to his death but stressed that investigators have not found evidence of foul play.

Police said that “hazing is not considered to be a factor.”Blas’ official cause and manner of death will be determined by the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office.His family identified the fraternity allegedly connected to the gathering as Delta Chi and said they want authorities and university officials to fully examine whether hazing was involved.The family emphasized that it was not accusing any particular person of responsibility.“At this time, we are not making conclusions about the responsibility of any individual,” the statement continued.“We are asking for facts, ...