23 Year Old Man Wanted For The Killing Of Rapper Young Dolph
(Memphis, TN) Exclusive News: According to the US Marshals they finally have a suspect in connection to the murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph.
According to the U.S. Marshals Service, 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.
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. Along with the first-degree murder charge, Johnson also faces charges of attempted first-degree murder and theft of property between $10,000 and $60,000.
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.
Adolph Robert Thornton Jr., known to his fans as Young Dolph, was gunned down in broad daylight at Makeda’s Homemade Cookies in Memphis, his hometown, on Nov. 17, 2021. Two people pulled up to the bakery and jumped out of a white Mercedes, ran past Young Dolph’s camouflage Corvette, up to the window and opened fire.