A woman shot dead in Jackson on Saturday was the sister of NBA player Naz Reid, who starred in New Jersey high school hoops, reports say. The incident occurred at the Paragon Apartment Complex on Larsen Road around 11 a.m. Authorities identified the victim as 28-year-old Toraya Reid and arrested 29-year-old Shaquille Green, charging him with her murder.
- Woman shot dead in Jackson, identified as Naz Reid's sister
- Toraya Reid, 28, found dead; Shaquille Gree charged with murder
- Authorities responded to a call at Paragon Apartment Complex
- Gree was seen fleeing and is charged with firearm possession
- Reid and Gree had a prior dating relationship
- Naz Reid played basketball at LSU, jersey retired earlier this year
Police responded to a call and found Toraya Reid outside the apartments. Green was seen fleeing nearby and was detained by officers. He faces charges of murder and firearm possession. Reid, from Asbury Park, played high school basketball at Roselle Catholic and briefly attended LSU before joining the Timberwolves in 2019. His high school retired his jersey earlier this year. The police say Reid and Green were previously in a dating relationship.
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This tragedy highlights ongoing concerns about domestic violence and gun safety. Authorities continue their investigation, and community members are urged to remain vigilant.
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