Orange County Sheriff Jerry L. Demings announced today that hazing was involved in the death of FAMU student Robert Champion in Orlando last weekend.
Results of an autopsy performed Monday were inconclusive, Demings said. More medical tests will be performed.
Demings' comments came just hours after FAMU announced it has suspended all band performances while the university investigates the circumstances of the drum major's death in Orlando amid allegations of hazing within the marching band.
FAMU President Dr. James Ammons announced today that FAMU is organizing an independent task force related to "unauthorized and questionable" activities within the 375-member marching band.
The panel would try to "determine if there are patterns of inappropriate behavior within the culture of the band," Ammons said.
Meanwhile, the Orange County Sheriff's department is conducting a criminal investigation.
Meanwhile, the Orange County Sheriff's department is conducting a criminal investigation.