Justice Makesia Golden, known as Ju-Ju, was 26 when she died of multiple gunshot wounds on September 18, 2024, in Rockford, Illinois. Officers responded about 7:10 p.m. to reports of shots fired in the 1700 block of North Rockton Avenue; she was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead at 8:07 p.m. Her family lists her parents as Latricia Dawnsha McSwine and Malculm T. Golden Sr., and funeral services were held October 3, 2024, at New Life Ministries in Beloit, Wisconsin.

Investigators say a 29-year-old from Machesney Park, Demond Curry, was identified as a suspect. Police allege earlier the same day, around 3:30 p.m., Curry fired at Justice’s car in the 2400 block of Holmes Street when she went to pick up her child, and later rammed the back of her vehicle on Rockton Avenue before the fatal shooting. Curry turned himself in on September 24 and was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, three counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.

Justice is remembered for her vibrant spirit and the love she shared with family and friends. If anyone has information about her movements that day or witnessed the incidents on Holmes Street or Rockton Avenue, please come forward.