Nationwide — Demartravion “Trey” Reed, a 21-year-old African American scholar at Delta State College in Cleveland, Mississippi, was discovered hanging from a tree on campus Monday morning. Police mentioned no foul play is suspected, however an investigation is ongoing.
The physique was found at about 7:05 a.m. close to the pickleball courts within the heart of campus. College police secured the world and confirmed Reed’s id as a scholar from Grenada, Mississippi.
Campus officers later addressed the incident. Chief of Police Michael Peeler mentioned investigators don’t imagine there’s any risk to college students or the encircling group. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is helping whereas a full post-mortem is pending.
Bolivar County Deputy Coroner Murray Roark additionally spoke in regards to the case. He mentioned an preliminary examination confirmed no damaged bones, countering false claims circulating on social media.
“I noticed no damaged limbs,” Roark instructed Mississippi Free Press. “I don’t assume I ought to in all probability focus on this any additional than that. My opinion is that it was self-done, and I’ve causes for that.”
The invention prompted the college to shut on Monday and cancel centennial celebrations. DSU President Dan Ennis mentioned he has spoken with Reed’s household and that scholar leaders are planning memorial providers.
By late Monday, campus leaders harassed that Delta State stays a protected surroundings. “It’s unlucky, this loss that comes heavy to our campus,” Chief Peeler mentioned.
Reed’s loss of life has left college students, workers, and alumni grieving as they await extra solutions from investigators.
