Justice "Ju-Ju" Makesia Golden, aged 26, passed away on September 18, 2024, in Rockford, Illinois. Born on April 16, 1998, in Beloit, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Latricia Dawnsha McSwine and Malculm T. Golden Sr. Justice was affectionately known as "Ju-Ju" to her family and friends.
On the evening of September 18, around 7:10 p.m., Rockford police responded to reports of shots fired in the 1700 block of North Rockton Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers found Justice suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 8:07 p.m.
The investigation led authorities to identify 29-year-old Demond Curry of Machesney Park as a suspect. Reports indicate that earlier that day, around 3:30 p.m., Curry allegedly fired a gun at Justice's car when she went to pick up her child in the 2400 block of Holmes Street. Later, Curry is accused of ramming into the back of Justice's vehicle on Rockton Avenue before the fatal shooting occurred. Curry turned himself in to authorities 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.
Funeral services for Justice were held on October 3, 2024, at New Life Ministries in Beloit, Wisconsin. She is remembered for her vibrant spirit and the love she shared with those around her. Her untimely death has left a profound impact on her community, who continue to mourn her loss.
