A beloved Tiktok star, Siyah, known as S1yah on the platform with over 6 million lifetime likes and 150,000 followers, was tragically killed in a shooting outside the Los Cerritos mall on Saturday, January 18th.
Reports confirm that Siyah was found shot inside a vehicle in the mall’s parking lot around 7:30 p.m. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene after calls of a shooting, discovering Siyah unconscious and severely wounded. Despite immediate medical attention, she succumbed to her injuries.
Investigations suggest the incident might have been an accidental shooting related to gang activity. Siyah was in the company of others when gunfire erupted, but she was the sole victim struck by bullets, according to Cerritos Community News. The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) arrested those inside the vehicle from which the shots were allegedly fired, and no further suspects are currently being sought. The area was secured for further investigation.
The news of Siyah’s death came at a time when Tiktok was experiencing a ban, leading to a wave of tributes and condolences flooding her profile
@s1yahhh once the app was accessible again. Fans expressed their grief with comments like:
- “I get on Tiktok & this is the first video on my feed. Rest easy pretty girl.”
- “She was always smiling dancing on my fyp rest in peace baby.”
Siyah and her boyfriend, Dylan, were reportedly at the mall to celebrate his birthday when the incident occurred. In heartfelt posts, Dylan shared his devastation:
- “I would’ve never imagined I’d never get to see u again u literally mean the world to me. U really showed me what love is like I really feel like I met my soulmate u are my world and forever will be.”
Tributes also reportedly came from Siyah’s mother, circulating widely on social media.
Siyah was celebrated for her vibrant personality and her engaging dance videos, which captured the hearts of many on Tiktok. Her tragic passing has left a void in the community she had built online.