Black Mississippi College Student Found Hanging From Tree
By Dale Hines
Blue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News
September 16, 2025
CLEVELAND, Miss. Several law enforcement agencies are currently conducting a death investigation after a student at Delta State University in Mississippi was found “hanging from a tree” on campus.
The person was found by staff and has been identified as 21-year-old Demartravion “Trey” Reed, of Grenada, according to Delta State President Dr. Daniel Ennis.
Authorities are investigating after the body of a 21-year-old student at Delta State University in Mississippi was found “hanging from a tree” on campus.
“Our community is deeply saddened by this loss. We extend our heartfelt condolences to family, friends and all those impacted by Trey’s loss,” said Ennis during a Monday afternoon press conference.
Delta State’s Director of Public Safety Mike Peeler said university police received a call around 7:05 a.m. Monday in reference to the body of a Black male “hanging from a tree” near the central campus’ pickleball courts. The man was later identified as Reed, and his next of kin were notified of his death.
“At this time, there is no evidence of foul play,” Peeler said.
He added that Reed’s body was recovered by the Bolivar County Coroner’s Office.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, the Bolivar County Sheriff’s Department and the Cleveland Police Department have been called in to assist in the investigation.
Both local law enforcement and university officials have stated that there is no ongoing threat, and that the campus is safe.
The university, which opened in 1925, had events celebrating its centennial scheduled for Monday afternoon. Those were canceled in addition to all classes.
Counseling was made available to students and faculty.
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