JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 28-year-old Jackson Township woman, Toraya Reid, was fatally shot on Saturday morning in what investigators describe as a domestic violence incident outside her apartment complex.
Authorities say multiple gunshot wounds ended Reid’s young life as she lay dying in the roadway near the Paragon Apartment Complex on Larsen Road. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene around 11:00 a.m. on September 6, 2025, where they found her body near the complex exit. Despite the rapid response of first responders, Reid was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police Pursuit and Arrest
While paramedics and officers secured the crime scene, other Jackson Township police officers pursued 29-year-old Shaquille Green, Reid’s dating partner, who was spotted running along North New Prospect Road in an apparent attempt to flee. Police quickly apprehended Green, who surrendered without resistance, and transported him to police headquarters for processing.
Authorities have since charged Green with murder, as well as two counts of weapons violations. He is currently being held at the Ocean County Jail, awaiting a detention hearing as prosecutors move forward with their case.
Coordinated Investigation
The swift arrest followed a coordinated investigation involving several agencies, including the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, the Jackson Township Police Department, the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, and the Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office. Working together, investigators established Green’s responsibility for Reid’s death.
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer commended the joint effort, stating that the seamless coordination between departments ensured a quick apprehension of the suspect. He also reminded the public that charges at this stage are only allegations and that Green, like all defendants, is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Domestic Violence Tragedy
The killing has been described by investigators as a tragic case of domestic violence, highlighting the ongoing crisis of intimate partner abuse that continues to claim lives across New Jersey and beyond. Advocates note that such cases often escalate suddenly, leaving little time for victims to seek help.
Community members in Jackson Township expressed shock and grief at Reid’s death, with neighbors recalling her as a young woman whose life was cut short too soon. Her murder underscores the devastating consequences of domestic violence and the importance of continued prevention and intervention efforts.
Next Steps
Reid’s body will undergo an autopsy by the Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office to officially determine the cause and manner of death. Meanwhile, prosecutors are preparing evidence for the upcoming detention hearing.
Authorities have not yet indicated whether further charges will be filed as the investigation continues.
A Community in Mourning
As the legal process unfolds, Reid’s loved ones and neighbors are left to grapple with the heartbreaking loss. Community leaders have urged those experiencing or witnessing domestic violence to seek help and contact local resources before situations escalate.
“Our hearts go out to all who mourn Toraya Reid,” officials said in a statement, reflecting the sorrow felt across the township in the wake of her killing.
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