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Delta State Freshman Found Hanging On Campus — Community Demands Answers | TSR Investigates

Trey Reed, a 21-year-old freshman at Delta State University, had just started his year when he was found dead. Reed’s body was reportedly hanging from a tree on the campus. Since then, campus police and local authorities have alleged that his death was not connected to foul play. However, the public is not convinced.

Now, The Shade Room’s Justin Carter is delving into the 21-year-old’s passing on ‘TSR Investigates.’ What really happened to Trey Reed? And what happens next?

More Details On Trey Reed, The Delta State Freshman Found Hanging On Campus

According to Carter, Trey Reed’s mother has shared that her son was excited and eager to begin his time at Delta State University. Then, Reed’s mother received a call that her son had allegedly committed suicide. The news spread fast, and claims began to circulate that Reed’s body was found with broken limbs. Per Carter, the Bolivar County Coroner’s Office has denied these claims.

In a recent statement, the office asserted that Reed “did not suffer any lacerations, contusions, compound fractures, broken bones, or injuries consistent with assault.” Additionally, the office shared that “at this time,” evidence does not suggest that Reed was attacked before his death.

What Happens Next?

Authorities have announced that the investigation into Trey Reed’s death remains ongoing. During a recent press conference, Dr. Daniel Ellis, the President at Delta State University, shared that “there is no evidence” of a threat to the campus. However, students and the public alike are not buying it.

Amid all of this, reports have even surfaced that alleged police initially misinformed Reed’s family about where his body was found. Scroll above to watch as Carter shares more details about the university. And the pickleball area near where Trey Reed’s body was found. Additionally, Carter also shares details on Reed’s remains and the pending autopsy.

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Jadriena Solomon

Jadriena “Jade” Solomon is a journalist and editor, specializing in beauty, fashion, entertainment, and culture. A graduate of CUNY Brooklyn College’s Journalism and Media Studies program, she began her career in 2015, publishing independent op-ed articles, and has since built a strong digital media portfolio across reporting, editing, and hosting for major media companies. As The Shade Room’s Senior Editor, Jadriena helps lead editorial direction, manages writers and editors, and has contributed more than 2,600 stories with over 45M page views since her start in 2022. Her past roles include contributing and staff positions at HelloBeautiful, Blavity News, 21Ninety, and Bronze Magazine. She has interviewed talents such as Tamron Hall, Eboni K. Williams, Tia Mowry, LeToya Luckett, Salt-N-Pepa, and more.

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