Naz Reid’s Sister Fatally Shot in New Jersey, Suspect Charged

Lead Toraya Reid, the 28-year-old sister of Minnesota Timberwolves forward Naz Reid, was fatally shot outside the Paragon Apartment Complex in Jackson Township, New Jersey, early Saturday morning; a man has been charged with her murder.

Nut Graf The tragic killing of Toraya Reid has stunned both the NBA community and Naz Reid’s hometown, underscoring concerns about gun violence just weeks before the Timberwolves begin their 2025-26 season.

Incident Details

• Officers from the Jackson Township Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting shots fired near an apartment complex exit at around 11 a.m. on September 6.
• Toraya Reid was found unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds outside the Paragon Apartment Complex on Larsen Road.
• Suspect Shaquille Green, 29, of Jackson Township-reported to have been in a relationship with Toraya Reid-was apprehended fleeing on foot nearby and is charged with murder, unlawful possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon.

Reaction and Context

• Minnesota Timberwolves officials and teammates have offered condolences to Naz Reid and his family, with “thoughts and prayers” pouring in across social media.
• Toraya Reid’s death comes just weeks before NBA training camps open on September 29, intensifying attention on player safety and community violence.

Next Steps

• Green remains held at Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing, while prosecutors continue to investigate the motive behind the shooting.
• The Timberwolves organization has indicated it will support Naz Reid and his family during this difficult time.