A Richmond woman has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of reality television performer Mackayla Paige, widely known to fans as Kash, early Sunday morning in downtown Oakland, California. The Oakland Police Department launched an active homicide investigation following the incident.
According to the Oakland Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, arriving at the 200 block of 14th Street. First responders located 29-year-old Paige suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Officers attempted lifesaving measures at the scene before transporting her to a local hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.
Identity Confirmed and Suspect Arrested
While local law enforcement initially withheld the victim’s name, family members and digital streaming network Now That’s TV confirmed her identity. Paige gained a following appearing on popular digital reality series such as “Real West Coast Baddies,” “Young & Reckless,” and “RoomH8z.”
Police confirmed that a female resident of Richmond, California, was taken into custody in connection with the shooting. As of Sunday, authorities have not publicly released the arrested suspect’s identity, announced formal criminal charges, or disclosed a possible motive. Investigators have also not clarified whether Paige and the suspect were acquainted prior to the incident.
Tributes and Ongoing Investigation
Following news of her death, friends, family, and fans flooded social media with tributes. Her cousin, Nicky Clayton, shared with local media that the family is struggling to process the tragedy, noting that Paige held strong ambitions of achieving broader fame and launching her own business.
The streaming network Now That’s TV released a public statement via Instagram honoring the late performer: “Though her time with us was far too short, her memory will live on. Rest peacefully, Kash. Forever a part of the Now That’s TV family.”
The fatal shooting remains under active investigation by the Oakland Police Department’s Homicide Section. Authorities are urging anyone with information, surveillance footage, or photographs regarding the incident to contact the Homicide Section at 510-238-3821, call the tip line at 510-238-7950, or submit digital media directly to cidvideos@oaklandca.gov.
