Reed was found dead hanging from a tree on the Delta State University campus on Sept. 15. Cleveland Police Department officials said the Mississippi State Medical Examiner’s Office conducted an autopsy and determined the cause of Reed’s death was hanging and concluded the action to be suicide. Cleveland Police Department added that final toxicology results are ongoing and could take two to four weeks to finish, according to a statement, via the Clarion Ledger, part of the USA TODAY Network.
According to a press release from Crump’s office, Reed’s family has raised concerns after receiving conflicting accounts and incomplete information about the circumstances of his tragic death.
“Trey’s death evoked the collective memory of a community that has suffered a historic wound over many, many years and many, many deaths. Peace will come only by getting to the truth,” the press release read. “We thank Colin Kaepernick for supporting this grieving family and the cause of justice and truth.”
Kaepernick played in the NFL for six seasons. His decision in the 2016 season to kneel during the national anthem to protest social injustice and police brutality sparked national debate.
The former quarterback hasn’t played in the NFL since the 2016 season. Kaepernick filed a grievance against the NFL, alleging collusion against him. The two parties reached a settlement in 2019.