A second, independent autopsy will be conducted for De’Martravion “Trey” Reed — whose body was found on the Delta State University campus — and paid for by an initiative started by activist and former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

Family of Black Delta State student found hanging from a tree says police initially misled them about where his body

A vigil was held at Delta State University in remembrance of Trey Reed, a 21-year-old student found hanging from a tree on the Cleveland, MS, campus.

The body of a 21-year-old Delta State University student, Demartravion "Trey" Reed, was discovered "hanging from a tree" on campus Monday morning, prompting an investigation, the university said. Delta State University Chief of Police Michael Peeler said at a press conference that there was no evidence of foul play at this time.

Trey Reed's death on the campus of Delta State University has sparked massive outrage with many on social media claiming that the 21-year-old Black student did not die by suicide. As investigation into Reed's death is underway,

Trey Reed’s death at Delta State sparked lynching claims. Police, coroner found no foul play, but family alleged injuries. Autopsy awaited to confirm cause.

Trey Reed was allegedly found hanging from a tree on the campus of Delta State University, but the family says it was told otherwise.