New Delhi, Sept. 16 -- A tragic incident has shaken the Delta State University community after the body of a 21-year-old student was discovered on campus early Monday morning. The university has since confirmed the victim as Demartravion "Trey" Reed, a student from Grenada, Mississippi.

At approximately 7:05 a.m., university staff members found Trey Reed's body hanging from a tree at the centre of the campus. The discovery immediately prompted a large-scale response from local law enforcement and university officials.

Classes and scheduled events were quickly cancelled, including activities planned to mark the institution's 100th anniversary. However, the Delta State University campus was not placed under complete lockdown.

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