Sister of Minnesota Timberwolves player killed at New Jersey apartment complex; boyfriend accused of murder and charged accordingly
In a tragic turn of events, Minnesota Timberwolves player Naz Reid is grappling with the loss of his sister, Toraya Reid, who was fatally shot at the Paragon apartment complex in Jackson, New Jersey.
The shooting occurred around 11 a.m. on Saturday, according to reports. Jackson, a community in southern New Jersey, is approximately 31 miles (50 kilometers) northeast of Philadelphia.
Shaquille Green, 29, of Jackson, has been charged with murder in connection to the shooting. It is not known if Green has retained an attorney. Green remained jailed on Monday, and besides the murder charge, he also faces two weapons charges.
Toraya Reid and Shaquille Green had been in a dating relationship, according to unconfirmed reports. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
Naz Reid, a New Jersey native, is about to enter his seventh season with Minnesota. Reid's agents did not respond to an email seeking comment on Monday.
The shooting has cast a shadow over the basketball community, with Reid being named the NBA's "Sixth Man of the Year" for the 2023-2024 season just a few months ago. Our thoughts are with Naz Reid and his family during this difficult time.
The Paragon apartment complex in Jackson has not issued a statement regarding the incident. Local authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward. The community is in shock, and many are offering their support and condolences to the Reid family.
