Summary
Mississippi police are waiting for autopsy results for a Black student found hanging at Delta State University. Police say there's no sign of foul play, but the student's family, with civil rights lawyer Ben Crump, is seeking more information and plans an independent investigation.
Key Facts
- A 21-year-old Black student was found hanging near Delta State University's pickleball courts.
- Police reported no evidence of foul play, but the investigation is ongoing.
- The student's family has hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump to seek further investigation.
- Preliminary autopsy results are expected soon from the state's chief medical examiner.
- Campus police labeled the incident "isolated" and reported no active threats to others on campus.
- The case has sparked strong emotions due to Mississippi's history of racial violence.
- Social media discussions have linked the case to past racial violence in the area, such as the lynching of Emmett Till.
