Paige was fatally shot in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, according to reports, citing local police

A photo of Mackayla ‘Kash’ Paige alongside a memorial following her deathCredit: ABC7 News Bay Area/Youtube; Spoilmewitkash/Instagram
A photo of Mackayla ‘Kash’ Paige alongside a memorial following her death
Credit: ABC7 News Bay Area/Youtube; Spoilmewitkash/Instagram

NEED TO KNOW

  • Reality TV star Mackayla ‘Kash’ Paige was killed in a shooting in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 11, according to multiple media outlets, citing Oakland Police
  • The fatal shooting reportedly followed an altercation at a downtown nightclub
  • A Richmond woman has been arrested in connection with the incident

A 29-year-old reality star was reportedly shot and killed during an altercation outside a nightclub in California.

Mackayla “Kash” Paige, who appeared on Young & Reckless and Real West Coast Baddies, was killed in a shooting at around 1:30 a.m. local time on Sunday, Oct. 11, on 14th Street in Oakland, ABC7 News, CBS News and KTVU reported, citing Oakland Police.

Oakland Police responded to the scene where they found the victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Paige was transported to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead, according to the outlets.

Authorities have not disclosed the events that led up to the shooting.

A woman from Richmond was arrested in connection with her death, per the outlets. The suspect has not been identified at this time.

The shooting reportedly followed an altercation outside a downtown nightclub, per ABC7 News Bay Area. Paige had posted videos of herself on a night out to her Instagram Stories before the incident, according to KTVU. The outlet also reported that footage posted to TikTok showed a large police presence outside Cave Lounge near 14th and Harrison streets.

According to NBC Bay Area, witness video also showed police and emergency responders lining 14th Street and appeared to show Paige being loaded into an ambulance.

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Paige was known for her appearances on the reality shows Real West Coast Baddies, RoomHates and Young and Reckless, featured on the streaming network Now That’s TV.

The network shared a post in memory of Paige on their Instagram following her death featuring a black-and-white photo with the words, “Forever in our hearts and always a part of the Now That’s TV family.”

The caption read, “🕊️ REST IN PEACE, KASH 🤍 Today, we mourn the heartbreaking loss of Mackayla Paige, affectionately known as Kash, a beloved member of our Now That’s TV family. Through her appearances on YNR, Roommhates and Now That’s Riot, Kash became a part of our network’s story, and we will forever cherish the memories she leaves behind.”

“Our deepest condolences, love, and prayers go out to her family, friends, fellow cast members, and everyone who knew and loved her during this difficult time,” the caption continued. “Though her time with us was far too short, her memory will live on.”

Flowers and tributes for Mackayla ‘Kash’ Paige in Oakland, Calif.Credit: ABC7 News Bay Area/Youtube
Flowers and tributes for Mackayla ‘Kash’ Paige in Oakland, Calif.
Credit: ABC7 News Bay Area/Youtube

A memorial was held for Paige hours after she was shot on Sunday, per ABC7 News Bay Area.

Her cousin, Azima King, told the outlet. “Honestly, I don’t know how to feel. I’m floating. I’ve been shaken since yesterday. I’ve been crying all day. She just wanted better for her life and she wanted to be better.”

“She wanted to be somebody. She wanted to make it, she had big plans and dreams,” King added.

The Oakland Police Department’s Homicide Section is reportedly investigating the shooting.

PEOPLE has reached out to Oakland Police and Now That’s TV for comment.

Authorities are asking anyone with information or footage related to the shooting to contact the Oakland Police Department at (510) 238-3821, via the tip line at (510) 238-7950, or by email at cidvideos@oaklandca.gov. 



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