Heartbreaking and Confusing: What’s Going on at Delta State University?

Hive check-in: Let’s dive into today’s narrative.

I just have to talk about something that’s been weighing on me lately. If you haven’t heard, a young man named Demartravion “Trey” Reed, a 21-year-old student at Delta State University, was found hanging from a tree on campus earlier this week. This is just heartbreaking.

Here’s the thing: officials are saying it might have been suicide, but there are a lot of questions. Trey’s family is speaking out, saying he showed no signs of wanting to hurt himself, and some reports mention possible injuries that don’t quite fit the suicide story. Naturally, people are confused, upset, and looking for answers.

Beyond that, there are troubling conversations about racial issues on campus, with reports suggesting Trey may have faced hostility before this happened. This adds another layer of worry, how safe are students really, and are universities doing enough to protect them?

Delta State has canceled classes and events so students and staff can grieve, and counseling services are available, which is good, but honestly, it feels like we all just want clarity and justice for Trey.

I don’t have answers, and I’m not trying to speculate too wildly, but it’s hard not to feel the weight of a story like this. If you’re part of a community or campus right now, check in on your friends and peers. Sometimes the small gestures matter.

Have you heard about this story? What do you think should happen next to make sure things like this don’t keep happening?

Sources:

Mississippi Free Press: Delta State University student’s body found hanging in tree, no foul play suspected

Economic Times: Trey Reed's death sparks outrage: 'Black people don't lynch themselves'

India Times: Delta State University student death: Was it suicide or something hidden? Trey Reed's family insists on investigation

Economic Times: Trey Reed's family finally breaks silence as mystery around Delta state university death intensifies

WAPT: Delta State cancels classes after someone found dead on campus