A Jackson Township man has been indicted in the shooting death of 28-year-old Toraya Reid, the sister of Minnesota Timberwolves forward Naz Reid, in a case that has gripped a quiet Ocean County apartment complex for months.
An Ocean County grand jury returned the indictment on February 18, 2026, in connection with the September 6, 2025, killing outside the Paragon Apartment Complex on Larsen Road, prosecutors say. Reid was found with multiple gunshot wounds near an exit to the complex, and the defendant, 30-year-old Shaquille Green, remains detained at the Ocean County Jail pending trial.
Prosecutors: Grand Jury Returns Charges
According to a press release from the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office, the grand jury indicted Green on charges of Murder, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.
Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer credited investigators from the Major Crime Unit, Jackson Township Police, and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Unit for their work on the case, and noted that Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Christopher Heisler presented the matter to the grand jury.
Officers' Account of the September Shooting
Police were called to the Paragon complex around 11 a.m. on September 6 for reports of shots fired and found Reid unresponsive near an exit to the property. She appeared to have suffered multiple gunshot wounds, according to AP.
Responding officers reported seeing a man running on North New Prospect Road shortly after the shooting. That man, later identified as Green, was taken into custody without incident, according to contemporaneous coverage cited by investigators.
Family, Background and Reaction
Reid was the eldest of the Reid siblings and had been active in local sports and community programs. She had attended a Hoop Group youth camp in the days leading up to her death, according to People.
Her younger sister, Jakahya, publicly emphasized Reid’s identity beyond the headlines, posting the message "My sister has a name" while asking for privacy as the family grieves. That plea was shared on social media and reported by Daily Voice.
Legal Next Steps
The Ocean County press release states that the indictment was returned on February 18 and that Green was transported to the Ocean County Jail, where he remains held while the case proceeds through the court system.
"The charges referenced above are merely accusations and the press and public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law," the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office wrote.
Community Reaction and Support Resources
In the weeks after the shooting, local organizers and coaches recalled Reid’s regular presence at youth events, saying her loss has been felt on the sidelines as much as at home. "She was in the building smiling on the sideline," a Hoop Group representative told NBC10 Philadelphia.
Authorities and news outlets have highlighted domestic violence resources for anyone who may need help, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 and online at thehotline.org.
What to Watch Next
Prosecutors are expected to move ahead with pretrial motions, discovery, and scheduling in the coming months, and a trial date in Ocean County Superior Court has not yet been announced.
Green remains detained pending trial, local coverage notes, and future updates on the case are expected from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and through court filings as the matter moves forward, according to Daily Voice.
