Location: 200 block of 14th Street, downtown Oakland, California
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026, shortly after 1:30 a.m.
Accused: A woman from Richmond, California; police have not released her name
Charges: No charges announced publicly as of October 12, 2026
Status: Arrest made; Oakland Police Department homicide investigation ongoing
Mackayla Paige, a 29-year-old reality television personality known to fans as "Kash," was shot and died early Sunday, October 11, 2026, in downtown Oakland, California. Oakland police found her with a gunshot wound on the 200 block of 14th Street, near 14th and Harrison streets, shortly after 1:30 a.m. She was taken to a hospital, where she died. Police say they have arrested a woman from Richmond in connection with her death.
The arrest came within hours, but many of the most important questions remain open. Police have not named the woman in custody, have not said what charges she may face, and have not explained what led to the shooting. For Paige's family, who gathered at a memorial on 14th Street the same day, the loss is still sinking in.
Who Was Mackayla "Kash" Paige?
Paige was 29 and, according to KRON4, lived in Richmond, the East Bay city north of Oakland. She was building a career in entertainment. KTVU reported that she appeared on the reality series "Real West Coast Baddies," "RoomH8z" and "Young & Reckless," where she was known by the name Kash.
Rolling Out reported that she was also working as a model and entertainer, hoped to partner with brands and explore makeup artistry, and planned to start her own business. The outlet reported that she had posted videos to her Instagram Stories on Saturday night showing a night out.
Her cousin, Nicky Clayton, told KTVU that Paige was driven by big goals but kept her values. "She wanted to be famous so bad. She still had morals, don't get me wrong," Clayton said. According to Rolling Out, Clayton had spent time with Paige earlier that night, was among the first relatives to reach the scene, and helped set up the memorial.
A woman close to Paige, identified by KTVU as Poodahh, remembered her as someone who brought people together and made every outing fun. She told the station she could not bring herself to talk about Paige as if she were gone: "She's not gone. I can't speak to her in the past tense."
What Happened in Downtown Oakland?
According to the Oakland Police Department, as reported by KTVU and KRON4, officers were called to the 200 block of 14th Street shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday after a report that someone had been shot. They found a woman, later identified by KTVU as Paige, with an apparent gunshot wound. She was rushed to a hospital and pronounced dead.
The block sits in the heart of downtown Oakland, close to the intersection of 14th and Harrison streets. By Sunday, a memorial had been set up on the block where she was shot.
Police have not publicly described what happened in the moments before the shooting, whether Paige and the woman who was arrested knew each other, or whether anyone else was involved. Any account of a motive circulating online is unconfirmed.
Has Anyone Been Arrested?
Yes. Oakland police confirmed that they arrested an adult woman from Richmond in connection with the homicide, according to KTVU and KRON4. As of Monday, October 12, police had not released her name or age, and neither outlet reported any formal charges.
The woman who was arrested has not been convicted of any crime. She is presumed innocent unless and until she is proven guilty in court.
What Police Have Said
The Oakland Police Department's Homicide Section is leading the investigation, KTVU reported. In a statement reported by KRON4, police said detectives are "conducting a follow-up investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death."
Police have not said what led to the shooting. Rolling Out reported that the department is asking anyone with information, photos or video connected to the shooting to come forward. People with information can contact the Oakland Police Department.
What Happens Next
The next major step is a charging decision. In California, prosecutors, not police, decide which charges to file after reviewing the evidence detectives gather. In Oakland, that decision belongs to the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. If charges are filed, the woman who was arrested would be expected to appear in court for an arraignment, and her name would likely become public at that point.
Police are also expected to release more details as the investigation continues, including what they believe led to the shooting. MotiveX will update this case as police and prosecutors share new information.
For now, Paige's family is left with the question her cousin put plainly to KTVU: "I don't know what transpired, but I know she's supposed to be here."
Timeline of the Mackayla Paige Case
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 (night) | Paige posts Instagram Stories showing a night out, according to Rolling Out. |
| Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, shortly after 1:30 a.m. | Oakland police find Paige with a gunshot wound on the 200 block of 14th Street. She dies at a hospital. |
| Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 | Police arrest a woman from Richmond in connection with the homicide. Family and friends set up a memorial on 14th Street. |
| Sunday night, Oct. 11, 2026 | KTVU identifies the victim as Mackayla "Kash" Paige, 29. |
| Monday, Oct. 12, 2026 | Police say detectives are continuing a follow-up investigation. The arrested woman's name and any charges have not been released. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Kash from "Real West Coast Baddies"?
Kash was the name used by Mackayla Paige, 29, a reality television personality who appeared on "Real West Coast Baddies," "RoomH8z" and "Young & Reckless," according to KTVU.
Where and when was Mackayla Paige shot?
She was shot shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, on the 200 block of 14th Street near 14th and Harrison streets in downtown Oakland, California. She died at a hospital.
Has anyone been charged in her death?
Police have arrested a woman from Richmond in connection with the shooting. As of October 12, 2026, police had not named her, and no charges had been publicly announced. She is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Why was Mackayla Paige shot?
Police have not said. The Oakland Police Department says detectives are still investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
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