Overview

• The Mississippi State Medical Examiner determined the cause of death was hanging and the manner was suicide, with final toxicology results expected in two to four weeks.
• Cleveland police said all files and investigative material have been turned over to the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for review, and the FBI said it is prepared to investigate if a potential federal violation emerges.
• Reed’s family retained attorney Ben Crump, cited conflicting early information about where he was found, and is demanding access to all investigative video.
• The Bolivar County coroner reported no lacerations, contusions, fractures, or other injuries consistent with an assault, refuting rumors circulating online.
• Reed, 21, was discovered near the campus pickleball courts, and the university reported increased security, threats to the campus, a vigil by students, and canceled centennial events.