Oakland shooting kills reality TV star Mackayla Paige

Mackayla Paige, a 29-year-old reality television personality known professionally as ‘Kash’, was fatally shot in downtown Oakland, California, in the early hours of Sunday, October 11. Officers responded to the 200 block of 14th Street, near the Cave Lounge, shortly after 1:30 a.m. following reports of gunfire. Paige was found with a gunshot wound and later died at a local hospital.

Oakland police have arrested an adult woman from Richmond in connection with the homicide, though her identity and a specific motive have not yet been released. Some reports suggest the shooting may have occurred following an altercation, with unconfirmed online footage speculating on whether the discharge was accidental during a melee.

Paige was a frequent performer on the streaming platform Now That’s TV, appearing in shows such as ‘Real West Coast Baddies’, ‘RoomH8z’, and ‘Young & Reckless’. Family and friends have established a memorial near the scene, describing her as an ambitious individual who aspired to build a career in the entertainment and beauty industries.