Pitt student identified in video; PSU fraternity faces citation

By Sara Ganim

A man seen in a Youtube.com video throwing beer cans at an Ohio State student during a tailgate party has been identified by police as a University of Pittsburgh student, and the fraternity that hosted the party will be cited in connection with the “melee,” police said.

State College police are still determining what charges should be filed against the Pitt student, who was videotaped running up to man, later identified as an Ohio State student, and throwing a beer can at him, said State College police Sgt. Keith Robb.

Police determined the video was taken around 4 p.m. last Saturday at an exclusive tailgate party at the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house, 417 E Prospect Ave., he said.

The suspect, whose name was not released, was identified with the help of Pi Kappa Alpha members, Robb said.

A summary citation of disorderly conduct will be issued to Pi Kappa Alpha for hosting the party.

“It was invitation only, but we feel that based on the investigation, the majority (of attendants) were Pi-ka members involved in this melee,” Robb said.

The victim suffered some injuries, but their extent has not yet been determined, Robb said.

If the injuries are significant, the Pitt student could face a misdemeanor charge of simple assault. If not, a summary citation of disorderly conduct and harassment is likely, Robb said.

Buckeye fans shown in the video are members of the Pi Kappa Alpha chapter at Ohio State who attended a party at the Penn State chapterhouse Friday, according to a statement Wednesday by Penn State.

The video — which contains offensive language — can be viewed here.

You Tube - Classy Penn State Fans

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