A 13-year-old boy lost his life in a senseless act of violence that should never have happened. **De’Siyah Reed** was simply walking with his aunt along **Padgett Road in Austell, Georgia**, on the night of **July 21, 2025**, when he was caught in the crossfire of a gang feud that had nothing to do with him. Prosecutors say two 14-year-old boys, **Jonathan Camphore** and **Josiyah Cole**, opened fire that evening, attempting to settle their rivalry with bullets rather than words.
Camphore, allegedly affiliated with **Young Stupid Reckless**, and Cole, linked to **Sex Money Murder**, are both accused of firing toward one another in what authorities describe as a “targeted gang shooting gone wrong.” Instead of hitting their intended targets, one of their bullets struck De’Siyah in the head, killing him instantly. His aunt, who was walking just steps away, could only watch in horror as her young nephew collapsed to the ground.
When officers arrived, they found De’Siyah unresponsive and immediately began life-saving efforts, but it was too late. The Cobb County Police Department later arrested both teenage suspects, who are now facing **murder, aggravated assault, and gang-related charges**.
The tragedy has shaken Austell, a quiet community now left to grieve the loss of an innocent child whose life was taken by reckless violence. Family members describe De’Siyah as bright, playful, and full of potential — a middle school student who loved sports, video games, and spending time with his cousins.
Community leaders have since called for stronger efforts to curb youth gang involvement and access to guns, emphasizing that no family should ever have to bury a child because of another’s poor choices. De’Siyah’s name has become a painful reminder of how deeply gang violence can wound even those far from its reach.
