Update: Tatenda Makoka, 35, was taken into custody during a traffic stop early Saturday morning by a South Precinct patrol officer for an outstanding criminal homicide warrant related to her involvement in the November 2024 fatal shooting of Johnathon Wallace in the parking lot of a recording studio on Hill Avenue. Jaden Johnson, now 27, was arrested in November 2024 for his involvement in the fatal shooting of Justin Williams that happened hours later in the same parking lot. Both continue to be investigated as separate homicide cases.
Homicide detectives are investigating two apparent unrelated fatal shootings at a recording studio at 711 Hill Avenue, the first occurred Saturday night with the second reported Sunday around 6 a.m.
In the first case, officers responded Saturday at 9 p.m. and found Johnathon Wallace, 45, seated in the driver seat of a BMW SUV. Medics arrived and pronounced him deceased. Detectives conducted multiple interviews. The investigation continues into the circumstances of this fatal shooting. Strong leads are being pursued.
Homicide detectives again responded to 711 Hill Avenue this morning after Justin Williams, 35, was discovered fatally wounded in the parking lot. Strong leads are also being pursued in this case.
The motive in both shootings remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding these fatal shootings is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward.
