Delta State University mourns student death
UPDATED TO USE QUOTE FROM DSU POLICE CHIEF
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Delta State University mourns student death
CLEVELAND, Miss. - Earlier today, Delta State University staff discovered the body of a student, Demartravion ("Trey") Reed of Grenada, Mississippi, on campus. University Police and local authorities were immediately notified and are conducting an active investigation.
University President Dr. Dan Ennis commented on the university's sorrow saying, "Our community is deeply saddened by this loss. I have spoken to Trey's family and expressed our heartbreak."
Counseling and support services are available to students through the O.W. Reily Counseling Center, and to faculty and staff through Human Resources.
DSU Chief of Police Michael Peeler said, "While the investigation is still on going, authorities do not suspect foul play at this time." He asserted that there is no ongoing threat to campus safety. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, Bolivar County Sheriff's Office, Cleveland Police Department, and the Bolivar County Coroner, are assisting in the investigation.
All inquiries concerning the investigation should be directed to Chief Peeler and University Police.
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About Delta State University: Delta State University is a four-year public institution whose nearly 2,700 students come from most U.S. states and more than 45 countries. Acknowledging its beginning as a teacher's college, the University sustains excellence in teacher education while continuing to expand offerings in traditional as well as unique fields of study. Programs such as those available through the Delta Music Institute, the Commercial Aviation Department, and the Center for Interdisciplinary Geospatial Information highlight the University's commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the students it serves with world-leading, industry-acclaimed programs. Situated in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, Delta State offers top-notch academic programs in business, arts, sciences, nursing, education, and more. DSU Athletics has won 14 national championships, 70 conference championships, and 37 regional titles.
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