Shikino Quantavius Reid was arraigned on April 1 on federal charges of unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, following allegations that he discharged firearms in a Decatur neighborhood last summer. Reid, who is from Decatur, Georgia, was indicted by a federal grand jury on March 24 and will remain in federal custody while his case proceeds.
The case underscores ongoing efforts to address gun violence and the risks posed by repeat offenders. “Shikino Reid’s dangerous and violent alleged actions put himself and others at serious risk of injury or death,” said U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg. “We will continue our efforts to prevent and punish gun crime in our community by prosecuting unlawfully armed felons.” Assistant Special Agent in Charge Ryan Todd also commented: “Repeat offenders pose a serious threat to public safety. ATF is proud to work alongside our law enforcement partners to protect our communities.”
According to information presented in court, Reid allegedly attempted to start an altercation at his neighbor’s residence on July 23, 2025, firing two guns into the air before being shot in the arm when associates of the neighbor returned fire. A house across the street was also struck during the exchange.
Reid has previous convictions for Attempted Burglary, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Battery, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is investigating this case with prosecution led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jamie Bircoll.
The Northern District of Georgia U.S. Attorney’s Office serves as the principal federal law enforcement agency for north Georgia mountains through Atlanta suburbs up to borders with Alabama and the Carolinas according to its official website. The office prioritizes prosecution of threats such as terrorism, human trafficking and civil rights violations; enforces federal criminal laws; represents the United States in civil matters; collaborates with law enforcement agencies; coordinates cases with nationwide or international dimensions; and serves approximately 7.5 million residents according to its official website.
This prosecution is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), which brings together all levels of law enforcement with community organizations aiming to reduce violent crime through strategic priorities established since May 2021.
