FUGITIVE
CASE #: 2023-157
Jonathan David Soto
Status:
Open
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Missing From:
Atlanta, Georgia
Summary:
Jonathan David Soto is wanted by Atlanta Police in connection with the murder of Michael Gidewon, co-owner of Republic Lounge.
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Circumstances of Offense:
Gidewon was shot dead on February 4, 2023, after a confrontation involving an intoxicated individual who was reportedly expelled from the establishment that night. A witness said Soto was drunk when Michael Gidewon kicked him out of the Republic Lounge in West Atlanta at 6:50 a.m. He returned with a gun and fatally shot Michael. Officers responded around 7 a.m. to the nightclub along Brady Avenue and found the victim shot. He died at the scene. According to a family friend, Soto went home after the shooting, got his passport and fled to the Dominican Republic.
Additional Details:
Jonathan David Soto was a family friend who previously worked for the Gidewons in their nightclubs. The victim's brother, Alex Gidewon, announced on Instagram that he was offering a $100,000 reward, and later raised that amount to $250,000 for information on Soto. Atlanta Crime Stoppers offered a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to his arrest. As of April 2026, Soto is still on the Atlanta Police Department’s Most Wanted list.
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Timeline of Events
Alex Gidewon increases the reward to $250,000 for information on Soto.
Michael Gidewon's brother Alex offers $100,000 reward for information leading to Soto's arrest.
Atlanta Police identify Jonathan David Soto as the suspect in the shooting.
Michael Gidewon is shot and killed outside Republic Lounge. Officers respond and find victim with fatal gunshot wound.
Jonathan Soto is kicked out of Republic Lounge for being intoxicated.
Associated Persons
Michael G. (Victim) - Deceased
Alex G. (Family member) - Living
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