Law enforcement has announced the name of a man wanted in connection to the murder of Memphis, Tennessee rapper Young Dolph.
According to the U.S. Marshals Office, 23-year-old Justin Johnson is alleged to have shot Young Dolph, whose real name is Adolph Robert Thorton Jr., to death at Makeda’s Homemade Cookies on Nov. 17, 2021.
The U.S. Marshals, who are working with Memphis Police and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation on this case, said that Johnson is wanted for first-degree murder for Young Dolph’s death.
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According to the U.S. Marshals, since Johnson has been able to evade arrest, law enforcement agencies are now offering a combined reward of $15,000 for information that leads to his arrest.
Johnson has been added to the TBI’s “Most Wanted” list.
The U.S. Marshals said that Johnson is 23 years old, about 5-foot-8 and 190 pounds and has the name “Jaiya” tattooed on his right arm.
According to law enforcement, Johnson has ties to organized criminal gangs and should be considered armed and dangerous. If you have any information about Johnson’s whereabouts, the U.S. Marshals are urging you to call them at 901-275-4562, 901-601-1575 or 731-571-0280.
We have learned that the suspect pictured in a separate article is not associated with the murder of Young Dolph. We regret any confusion.
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