Student Found Hanging From Tree at Delta State University
- Delta State University found the body of 21-year-old student Demartravion 'Trey' Reed hanging from a tree on campus Monday morning.
- University police received notification at about 7:05 a.m. and requested assistance from multiple law enforcement agencies for an ongoing investigation.
- Following Reed's death, officials closed the campus, canceled all classes and centennial festivities, and offered grief counseling and prayer services.
- Chief of Police Michael Peeler stated, "There is no evidence of foul play," and Deputy Coroner Murray Roark said his opinion is that the death was self-done.
- University President Daniel Ennis extended condolences, affirmed no ongoing threat, and said normal operations are expected to resume soon after the investigation.
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Body of a Black student is found hanging from a tree in Mississippi
The death of a 21-year-old Black student whose body was found hanging from a tree on a university campus in Mississippi has sparked outrage and allegations online even after officials said there was no evidence of foul play

A Black student was found hanging from a tree. Police say there's no sign of foul play
Police are investigating the death of a Black college student found hanging from a tree on the campus of Delta State University in Mississippi.
Student’s body found hanging on Delta State University campus in Mississippi
Editor’s note: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org. A body was found Monday hanging from a tree on the campus of Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi. “At approximately 7:05 a.m., university police was notified of what appeared to be the body of a Bl…
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