In the summer of 2021, a young woman's life was tragically cut short in Greenville, South Carolina. Makayla Adrionna Brown, a 25-year-old female, was killed on Saturday, June 19, 2021. On that evening, Greenville Police were called to the scene of what was initially reported as a vehicle collision near Jenkins Street. However, upon their arrival, they discovered that Brown had suffered a fatal gunshot wound.
The investigation quickly shifted from a traffic accident to a homicide.
It was determined that Makayla Brown was shot while inside a vehicle. Following the shooting, the car was involved in a crash. The man responsible for her death, Tyjalen Amonte Choice, was identified as the suspect. According to family members, Choice and Brown had been in a relationship previously.
In the wake of the shooting, Tyjalen Choice fled the scene on foot. He was apprehended by law enforcement shortly after the incident. Authorities charged Choice with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. He was subsequently held at the Greenville County Detention Center. The untimely death of Makayla, who was remembered by her loved ones for her bright smile and vibrant personality, left her family, including her young daughter, devastated as they began the difficult journey of seeking justice.
