D’Anthony Reaves, 44, was shot and killed in downtown Atlanta on July 19, 2025, around 5:30 a.m. The shooting occurred on Forsyth Street near the Greyhound bus station. Reaves sustained multiple gunshot wounds, including two to the face and one to the arm, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Family members initially reported that he may have been the victim of a robbery, possibly by someone getting off a bus. Loved ones described Reaves as a free spirit and a devoted father to 20 children — 12 biological and eight stepchildren — and organized vigils while calling for an end to gun violence. His brother said they spoke hours before the shooting and that Reaves expressed a desire to help homeless people in the area.

The family plans to start a foundation in his name to support his children and other fathers. If anyone witnessed the shooting on Forsyth Street near the Greyhound station that morning or has information about who was involved, please come forward.