(CNN) Penn State University announced on Tuesday the interim suspension of a fraternity after a 17-year-old died last weekend at an off-campus house.

State College Police responded to a medical emergency Saturday evening at about 9:30 p.m. at an off-campus residence where a 17-year-old male was unconscious and was experiencing shallow breathing, police said in a statement . He was pronounced dead at the scene, the statement said.

Centre County Coroner Scott Sayers identified the teen as John Schoenig. The cause of his death is pending toxicology, Sayers said.

His family referred to him as "Jack" in a statement released Thursday through attorney Catherine Doyle.

"Jack was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. We are devastated by his passing. We thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support that we have received," the family said.

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