Reality TV star shot dead in California just hours after tragic final post

A reality TV star has been shot dead at age 29 in downtown Oakland, California, just hours after sharing a glimpse of her Saturday night out on social media.Kash, whose real name was Mackayla Paige, was gunned down shortly after 1:30 a.m.Sunday.Police have arrested a woman from Richmond in connection with her death, but the suspect’s identity has not yet been released.
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By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Never miss a story The influencer had posted videos to her Instagram Stories showing herself enjoying a Saturday night out shortly before she was killed, according to KTVU.Officers who responded to the 200 block of 14th Street found Paige suffering from gunshot wounds.
She was rushed to a hospital, where she later died from her injuries.Authorities have not yet determined what led to the deadly shooting.Kash was known for appearing on reality TV shows such as Real West Coast Baddies, RoomH8z and Young & Reckless.The influencer had dreams of making it big in the entertainment industry, launching her own business and pursuing a career in makeup.Her loved ones described her as having a larger-than-life personality as they gathered to pay tribute to her following her tragic death.Nicky Clayton, Kash’s cousin, told KTVU she was still struggling to come to terms with the devastating loss.“I’m in disbelief,” Clayton said as she helped put together a memorial for her cousin.Clayton said Kash had been spending time with family before her death and that she never imagined something like this would happen.“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,” Clayton told KTVU.Clayton added that her cousin was determined to become a star and had big ambitions for her future.“She wanted to ...