De’Martravion “Trey” Reed was discovered useless hanging from a tree close to the pickleball courts at Delta State University early Monday morning (September 15), prompting speedy concern and on-line outcry.

Still, a preliminary ruling from the Bolivar County coroner says there’s no signal of bodily assault.

The 21-year-old scholar from Grenada, Mississippi, was found round 7:30 A.M., and by 8 A.M., the coroner’s workplace had arrived and declared him useless on the scene.

In a press release launched Tuesday, the office said, “Based on the preliminary examination, we can confirm that the deceased did not suffer any lacerations, contusions, compound fractures, broken bones, or injuries consistent with an assault. At this time, there is no evidence to suggest the individual was physically attacked before his death.”

The coroner’s findings come because the hashtag “Justice for Trey Reed” continues to development on social media, with many calling for transparency and solutions about how Reed died.

His physique has been despatched to the Mississippi State Crime Lab for a whole post-mortem.

Delta State University President Daniel Ennis addressed the coroner’s assertion and the continued investigation.

“Delta State University is aware of the statement released overnight by the Bolivar County Coroner’s Office,” Ennis mentioned. “We continue to cooperate with law enforcement in their investigation. Our focus remains on supporting Trey’s family, friends, and the Delta State community as we continue to grieve this loss together.”

Reed’s mom informed native media she final spoke together with her son on Friday and mentioned he was trying ahead to his time on the college. She added that she nonetheless has many unanswered questions on what occurred.

Classes had been canceled on Monday throughout the Delta State campus, positioned in Cleveland, Mississippi, and counseling providers had been made accessible to college students and employees.

University officers reiterated that there isn’t any indication of foul play and no risk to campus security.

Bolivar County Coroner Randolph “Rudy” Seals Jr. prolonged condolences to Reed’s household and urged the general public to permit investigators time to find out the information.

As of Tuesday, the investigation stays energetic whereas authorities await the post-mortem outcomes.

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