The night appeared to be an ordinary one for Mackayla Paige, the reality television personality known to fans as Kash. Hours before her death, she shared videos of herself enjoying a night out on Instagram. By Sunday morning, those posts had taken on a heartbreaking significance for the people who knew her.

Paige, 29, was fatally shot in downtown Oakland, California, on October 11, 2026. As her family and friends began gathering near the scene to remember her, police confirmed that a woman had been arrested in connection with the shooting. However, crucial questions about what happened that night remain unanswered.

What Happened to Reality TV Star Kash in Oakland?

According to the Oakland Police Department, officers responded to the 200 block of 14th Street shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 11, following reports of a shooting.

When officers arrived, they found a 29-year-old woman suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. They attempted lifesaving measures before taking her to a hospital, where she later died, police said.

KTVU FOX 2 reported that the shooting occurred near the intersection of 14th and Harrison streets in downtown Oakland.

Police did not publicly identify the victim. Her family identified her as Mackayla Paige to KTVU, while Now That’s TV, the streaming network carrying the reality series in which she appeared, also identified her, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

Authorities subsequently arrested a woman from Richmond in connection with the shooting. However, police have not released the woman’s name, announced any charges she may face, or explained what led to the incident.

The department’s Homicide Section is leading the investigation.

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Key Details About the Oakland Shooting

Detail	Information
Victim	Mackayla Paige, known as Kash
Age	29
Date of shooting	Sunday, October 11, 2026
Reported time	Shortly after 1:30 a.m.
Location	200 block of 14th Street, downtown Oakland, California
Suspect status	A woman from Richmond was arrested in connection with the shooting
Motive	Not publicly disclosed
Investigation	Oakland Police Department Homicide Section

Woman Arrested as Police Search for Answers

The arrest marks an important development in the investigation, but it has not resolved the central questions surrounding Paige’s death.

Police told the San Francisco Chronicle that the arrested woman was also from Richmond. The department has not said whether the two women knew each other, described what happened before the shooting, or provided a possible motive.

An arrest in connection with a fatal shooting does not establish guilt. As of Monday, October 12, authorities had not announced what charges, if any, the arrested woman would face.

KTVU also reported that a video posted to TikTok showed a large police presence outside Cave Lounge, near 14th and Harrison streets.

However, police have not said whether the lounge was connected to the shooting. Although the reported location of the incident is the 200 block of 14th Street, the available reporting does not establish where the shooting began or whether a nearby business was involved.

Social media posts and reports from some smaller outlets have circulated claims about what may have led to the incident. Those claims have not been attributed to police and remain unverified. No unconfirmed account should be treated as an established explanation for Paige’s death.

How to Contact Oakland Police With Information

Investigators are asking anyone with information, photographs, or video related to the shooting to contact the Oakland Police Department’s Homicide Section.

People can reach investigators at (510) 238-3821, use the tip line at (510) 238-7950, or email cidvideos@oaklandca.gov.

Who Was Mackayla Paige, Known as Kash?

Away from the police investigation, Paige had built a following through digital reality television and social media. She lived in Richmond and appeared on Real West Coast Baddies, RoomH8z, and Young & Reckless.

The San Francisco Chronicle describes Real West Coast Baddies as a digital reality series focused on social media personalities and physical altercations. The shows gave Paige a platform to develop her public profile and connect with an audience beyond her personal circle.

According to USA Today, she was also a social media influencer with more than 35,000 Instagram followers and worked as a makeup artist.

Her Instagram handle, identified in a KTVU photo caption, was @spoilmewithkash. A tattoo reading “Spoil Me With Kash” on the hand of one of her friends also reflected the personal brand she had built around her name.

For Paige, the reality television appearances were part of a wider ambition. According to her cousin, she wanted to become a star, establish her own business, and build a career in makeup.

Those aspirations have become part of the memories her loved ones are sharing as they attempt to come to terms with her death.

What Is Now That’s TV? The Network That Featured Kash

Now That’s TV, the streaming service that identified Paige after her death, focuses on reality programming featuring social media personalities. Many of its series include confrontations between cast members.

The network is known for titles including Real West Coast Baddies, RoomH8z, and Young & Reckless, all of which featured Paige.

IMDb lists Teleau Belton as the network’s founder, chief executive officer, and executive producer.

According to reports from entertainment outlets, Now That’s TV posted an Instagram tribute describing Paige’s death as heartbreaking. However, neither Belton nor the network’s representatives had issued a detailed public statement in the sources reviewed.

Her death has brought renewed attention to the reality personality whose life extended beyond the shows in which she appeared.

Family Remembers Kash as Her Memorial Takes Shape

As investigators worked to establish what happened, Paige’s family and friends began creating a makeshift memorial on the 200 block of 14th Street, close to where police said the shooting occurred.

KTVU published a photograph of the memorial on Sunday. For those closest to Paige, the gathering offered a place to remember her while the investigation continued.

Her cousin, Nicky Clayton, spoke to KTVU while helping build the memorial. Clayton described Paige as someone who had a big personality and a strong desire to become famous.

Clayton said Paige “wanted to be famous so bad,” but she also emphasised that her cousin had morals.

According to Clayton, Paige wanted to become a reality star, planned to start her own business, had modelled for several companies, and was particularly interested in developing a career in makeup.

Clayton also said Paige had been spending time with family before the shooting and was supposed to be fine. She told KTVU that she did not know what happened afterward and described herself as being in disbelief over the loss.

The gap between the plans Paige had been pursuing and the unanswered questions surrounding her final hours has left her loved ones facing a devastating loss.

Friend Says Kash Encouraged Others to Reach Their Potential

A friend who goes by Poodahh, and who described herself as one of Paige’s girlfriends, also spoke about the woman she knew away from reality television.

Poodahh remembered Paige as fun and said she encouraged the people around her to become better. According to her account, Paige noticed when someone was not giving their all and pushed them to reach their potential.

Reflecting on the difficulty of accepting her friend’s death, Poodahh said:

“I can’t speak to her in the past tense,”

She added that while Paige dreamed of becoming a star, she had already made an unforgettable impression on the people closest to her.

The recollections from Clayton and Poodahh offer a personal perspective on Paige’s ambitions, relationships, and influence on those around her, beyond the public image associated with her television appearances.

Kash’s Final Instagram Posts Came Hours Before Her Death

In another detail that has taken on added significance since her death, Paige shared videos to her Instagram Stories on Saturday night, according to KTVU, TMZ, and other outlets.

The videos showed her enjoying a night out and were posted only hours before the shooting.

Reports describe the posts as ordinary glimpses of an evening with friends. Nothing in the verified coverage connects those videos to the shooting, and they do not establish what happened in the hours that followed.

For her followers and loved ones, the timing offers a painful reminder of how little was publicly known about the events that preceded her death.

Oakland’s Recent Homicide Statistics Put the Case in Context

Paige’s death comes after Oakland recorded a significant decline in homicides in 2025, according to city figures cited by KTVU.

The city recorded 67 homicides in 2025, including 57 classified as murder, compared with 82 in 2024 and 125 in 2023.

Mayor Barbara Lee said at the time that the figure was the lowest homicide count since 1967, while emphasising that 67 was still too many.

Interim Police Chief James Beere said the 2025 homicide figure was 22% lower than in 2024 and that violent crime overall had fallen by 25%.

The San Francisco Chronicle, using its own analysis of police and FBI data, counted 57 killings. The difference appears to reflect how cases are classified.

These figures provide broader context about crime trends in Oakland. They do not explain the circumstances of Paige’s death, which remains under investigation.

What Happens Next in the Mackayla Paige Shooting Investigation?

As of Monday, October 12, the Oakland Police Department had not publicly released the arrested woman’s identity, announced any charges, or explained the circumstances that led to the shooting.

Further information would typically come from police or prosecutors as the case develops. Until authorities release additional details, questions about the relationship between the women, a possible motive, and the events immediately preceding the shooting remain unresolved.

The investigation is ongoing, and any new information should be assessed against official statements and reliable reporting rather than unverified online claims.

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Conclusion

Mackayla Paige, known to fans as Kash, was building a public profile through reality television, social media, modelling, and her ambitions in makeup. Her fatal shooting in downtown Oakland has left her family and friends mourning a woman they remember for her personality, encouragement, and dreams for the future.

A woman from Richmond has been arrested in connection with the case, but authorities have yet to disclose the charges or explain what happened. As investigators continue their work, Paige’s loved ones are left remembering her while waiting for answers.

Source and Research Disclaimer: This article has been prepared using the reporting and source material listed below, including coverage from KTVU FOX 2, the San Francisco Chronicle, USA Today via Yahoo, TMZ, and IMDb. It reflects the information available in those sources as of October 12, 2026. The investigation remains ongoing, and the article does not imply independent verification beyond the information provided by those sources. Allegations and unverified claims have not been presented as established facts.

Sources

• KTVU FOX 2: Reality TV personality ‘Kash’ killed in downtown Oakland shooting, woman arrested
• San Francisco Chronicle: Oakland police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of Richmond woman, a reality TV performer
• USA Today via Yahoo: ‘Real West Coast Baddies’ star Mackayla ‘Kash’ Paige shot, killed in Oakland
• TMZ: Reality TV Personality Kash Shot Dead at 29, Woman Arrested
• KTVU FOX 2: Oakland mayor, city leaders tout lower crime rates in 2025
• San Francisco Chronicle: Homicides fell to record lows in S.F., Oakland in 2025
• IMDb: Teleau Belton profile

Featured Image Credit: Instagram @spoilmewitkash