Reality star Kash fatally shot in Oakland; Richmond woman arrested

Mackayla Paige, a 29-year-old reality television personality known professionally as Kash, was fatally shot in downtown Oakland early Sunday morning, KTVU FOX 2 reported. Officers responded to the 200 block of 14th Street shortly after 1:30 a.m. following reports of gunfire, finding the victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound before she was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Early Morning Shooting on Fourteenth Street

According to Oakland Police Department details reported by KTVU FOX 2, the incident unfolded near Cave Lounge around 14th and Harrison streets. Video footage posted to TikTok captured a heavy police presence at the scene immediately following the shooting. A separate report from CBS News confirmed that the victim was a resident of Richmond, California, and noted that police arrived to find her wounded at least once before she was transported for medical care.

Authorities have not yet disclosed what led to the gunfire or whether the victim and suspect knew each other. The Oakland Police Department Homicide Section is actively investigating the case.

Arrest Made in Connection With the Homicide

Police confirmed that an adult woman from Richmond was arrested in connection with the homicide. Authorities have withheld the suspect’s name and have not detailed her specific alleged role in the incident. Investigators are asking anyone with information, photographs, or video related to the shooting to contact the Oakland Police Department at (510) 238-3821, through their tip line at (510) 238-7950, or via email at cidvideos@oaklandca.gov.

Loved Ones Remember Paige as a Reality Television Star

Loved ones gathered near the shooting scene on Sunday to establish a makeshift memorial, remembering Paige for her outgoing personality and aspirations in the entertainment industry. Paige appeared on reality television programs including Real West Coast Baddies, RoomH8z, and Young & Reckless, alongside her work as a model and aspiring makeup entrepreneur.

Oh my God, she was so fun. Was she not hella fun? Oh my God, this girl was so fun. She had us everywhere, said Poodahh, a close friend of the victim.

Poodahh, who wears a hand tattoo reading “Spoil Me With Kash,” spoke about Paige’s constant encouragement. She pushes me to be better every day. She sees when I’m not giving it my all, and she pushes me to be what she knows I could be.

Nicky Clayton, Paige’s cousin, described the victim’s drive to succeed in the public eye. She wanted to be famous so bad. She still had morals, don’t get me wrong. She wanted to be a reality star. She was wanted to start her own business. She was modeling for a lot of companies, and she really wanted to do makeup, Clayton said.

Clayton noted that Paige had spent time with family hours before the fatal encounter. She was chilling. She was with family. So she supposed to be good. I don’t know what transpired, but I know she’s supposed to be here.