Police Told Family of Trey Reed That He Died in His Dorm, Lawyer Says

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Police initially told the family of Demartravion “Trey” Reed that the Black college student died in his dorm room, according to lawyers for his family

"The family does not know exactly what happened on Sept. 15, 2025," said one attorney

Police and school officials continue to insist that there is no evidence of foul play in connection with Reed’s death, but say an investigation is ongoing

Lawyers for the family of Demartravion “Trey” Reed claim police initially told the victim’s family that he died in his dorm room.

Reed, a student at Delta State University in Cleveland, Miss., was found dead hanging from a tree near the college’s pickleball courts on the morning of Monday, Sept. 15.

Vanessa J. Jones, an attorney representing Reed’s family, said the Grenada County Sher