The man charged with murdering the sister of NBA star Naz Reid in Ocean County, New Jersey, will remain behind bars. This case highlights a troubling trend when it comes to abuse within relationships.
On Thursday, Sept. 18, Shaquille Green could be heard waiving his right to a detention hearing and agreed to stay in the Ocean County Jail pending trial for the murder of his girlfriend, 28-year-old Toraya Reid.
“In speaking with him, we’ve decided that we are going to consent to detention in this case. He understands that he has the right for me to argue for release,” public defender Frank McCarthy said during the hearing.
Green was arrested for killing Reid on the morning of Sept. 6 near the exit of her apartment complex in Jackson Township.
According to court documents, Green had told investigators that he thought Reid was cheating on him and said he saw a man leave her apartment the morning of the murder.
Green has been charged with murder, firearm violations and other offenses, police said.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), visiting www.thehotline.org or texting LOVEIS to 22522.
The victim’s brother, Naz Reid, is a star basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves and the family is native to Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Uptick in NJ domestic violence cases
Cases of domestic violence in New Jersey have been trending upward in recent years.
The most recent available figures from NJ State Police show nearly 71,000 incidents were reported in 2023, which was a 5% jump from the year before.
Looking at the stats, there was also a rise in the number of murders involving domestic violence: 57 total, which was an increase of 14%.
Angela Cunningham is a domestic violence survivor and now works as a supervisor at Avanzar based out of Pleasantville.
“I too was almost murdered by my children’s father,” Cunningham told NBC10. “They’ll stay in that situation because of financial reasons. It could be because they have children involved.”
The non-profit runs a shelter for victims of domestic violence and a 24-hour hotline.
The organization has also noticed a growing need for its services.
“There is help out there for you, you are not alone,” Cunningham said.
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