Crime
Delta State University Student Demartravion “Trey” Reed Found Dead Hanging From Tree on Campus
CLEVELAND, Miss. — A tragedy struck Delta State University on Monday morning when a student was found dead on campus, prompting an outpouring of grief and the suspension of scheduled activities.
University Police Chief Mike Peeler confirmed that the deceased was 21-year-old Demartravion “Trey” Reed, a Black male student from Grenada, Mississippi.
Reed’s body was discovered hanging from a tree near the pickleball courts in the central part of campus around 7:00 a.m. on September 15, 2025.
Chief Peeler stated that foul play is not suspected at this time.
The Bolivar County Coroner’s Office has taken custody of Reed’s body, and an autopsy will be conducted to determine the official cause of death.
In response to the discovery, Delta State University announced that all classes and Centennial events scheduled for Monday were canceled to allow the campus community to process the tragedy during the active investigation.
The university has not released further details but emphasized that resources are being made available to students, faculty, and staff affected by Reed’s death.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.