# Fatal shooting of Mackayla Paige in Oakland

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fatal-shooting-of-mackayla-paige-in-oakland
> Updated: 2026-10-14T15:40:00.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2.

On October 11, 2026, reality television personality Mackayla ‘Kash’ Paige, 29, was fatally shot in downtown Oakland, California. Police responded to reports of gunfire near the 200 block of 14th Street in the early morning hours. Paige, known for appearances on streaming platforms such as ‘Real West Coast Baddies’ and ‘Young & Reckless’, died at a local hospital.

Following an investigation, authorities identified the shooter as 38-year-old Vernika Dunbar, the sister of the victim. Prosecutors allege the shooting occurred during a confrontation between Paige and another woman. According to the Oakland Police Department, Dunbar reportedly attempted to intervene by trying to pistol-whip the other individual, causing the firearm to discharge and strike Paige. Dunbar has been charged with felony involuntary manslaughter.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Vernika Dunbar charged with manslaughter in death of sister Mackayla Paige

Vernika Dunbar faces involuntary manslaughter charges after her sister, reality TV star Mackayla ‘Kash’ Paige, was fatally shot during a confrontation in downtown Oakland.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vernika-dunbar-charged-with-manslaughter-in-death-of-sister-mackayla-paige

### 2026-10-12: Oakland shooting kills reality TV star Mackayla Paige

Reality TV star Mackayla ‘Kash’ Paige, 29, was fatally shot in downtown Oakland on October 11. A woman from Richmond has been arrested in connection with the homicide.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oakland-shooting-kills-reality-tv-star-mackayla-paige

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