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UC Berkeley Student, 19, Dies After Suspected Drowning at Alpha Delta Phi Party

Police have sent a potential criminal case to county prosecutors over alleged alcohol service to minors.

Overview

  • Responders were called around 11:25 p.m. Friday to the Alpha Delta Phi house on Prospect Street, where a student was found unresponsive in the pool and transported in critical condition.
  • Officers estimated more than 300 attendees at the party and observed conditions consistent with overcrowding and heavy alcohol consumption.
  • Police posted a civil public‑nuisance notice at the fraternity within about 90 minutes of the incident.
  • The fire department cited the house for violating its indoor entertainment permit and revoked the permit.
  • Investigators say no foul play is suspected, and a case involving the fraternity’s safety coordinator for allegedly providing alcohol to minors has been referred to the Alameda County District Attorney.