GUILTY TN - Rapper Young Dolph, 36, fatally shot, Makeda's Cookies, Memphis, 17 Nov 2021 *arrests*

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FILE - Young Dolph performs at The Parking Lot Concert in Atlanta on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. Officials say rapper Young Dolph has been fatally shot at a cookie shop in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, and a search is underway for the shooter. (Photo by Paul R. Giunta/Invision/AP, File)

Rapper Young Dolph fatally shot at Tennessee cookie shop
November 17, 2021
''MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Rapper Young Dolph, widely admired in the hip-hop community for his authenticity and fierce independence, was shot and killed Wednesday inside a beloved local cookie shop in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, authorities said.

Police tweeted they had no information to release about a possible suspect in the shooting, which took place at Makeda's Cookies near Memphis International Airport.

“The tragic shooting death of rap artist Young Dolph serves as another reminder of the pain that violent crime brings with it,” Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said in a statement.

The Daily Memphian newspaper reported that Young Dolph's cousin, Mareno Myers, said the 36-year-old rapper had been in town since Monday visiting an aunt who has cancer and was also giving out Thanksgiving turkeys.

“He was inside (Makeda's), and somebody just rolled up on him and took his life,” Myers said.

Just last week, the cookie shop posted a video on Instagram of the rapper promoting the store's cookies, saying he returns to the store whenever he is in Memphis.

A large crowd gathered near the shop after the shooting. At a news conference Wednesday evening, Memphis Police Director Cerelyn “CJ” Davis asked the public to remain calm and recommended that residents stay home tonight. She did not say if police think other shootings under investigation Wednesday were related to the rapper's killing.''

 

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Although I have no idea who this guy is or any knowledge of his music may he RIP.

How ya gonna go ambush a guy in a cookie shop?

 

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November 19, 2021
Young Dolph shooting: Memphis police release photos of suspects in rapper fatal shooting - CNN

''The Memphis Police Department said it obtained video surveillance which shows two suspects getting out of a white two-door Mercedes Benz armed with guns and approaching Young Dolph while he was inside the cookie shop.''

The photo of the alleged suspects' car released by the Memphis Police Department.

''Memphis police have released surveillance photos of two suspects they believe killed rapper Young Dolph as he was reportedly buying cookies at a popular local store on Wednesday.
The police department said it obtained video surveillance showing the suspects getting out of a white two-door Mercedes-Benz armed with firearms and approaching the rapper as he was inside the shop. The suspects, whose faces were partially covered, shot Young Dolph several times before fleeing the scene, police said.''

''Young Dolph was a native of Chicago who grew up in Memphis. He released his debut album, "King of Memphis" in 2016, and he's also known for "Rich Slave," which dropped in 2020 and rose to No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart.
He had several hits in his career, including "Blue Diamonds," and "RNB" featuring Megan Thee Stallion.
In 2017, he was nearly killed in a shooting incident in Hollywood. He spent weeks hospitalized after sustaining three gunshot wounds.
"I've been targeted since I was 17, 18, 19," Young Dolph told The Guardian about the incident in a 2018 interview. "I just knew that I was good."

 

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Yound Dolph memorial at FedExForum sells out in 90 minutes

The investigation into his death is ongoing.

 

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This image released by the U.S. Marshals Service shows Justin Johnson. An arrest warrant has been issued for Johnson, 23, in connection with the the Nov. 17, 2021, fatal shooting of rapper Young Dolph, who was gunned down in a daylight ambush at a popular cookie shop in his hometown of Memphis, authorities said Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. (U.S. Marshals Service via AP)
Jan 5 2022 rbbm.
Warrant issued in Memphis slaying of rapper Young Dolph | CP24.com
''MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - An arrest warrant has been issued for a Tennessee man wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of rapper Young Dolph, who was gunned down in a daylight ambush at a popular cookie shop in November in his hometown of Memphis, authorities said Wednesday.

A first-degree murder warrant was issued for Justin Johnson, 23, in the Nov. 17 shooting of Young Dolph, whose real name is Adolph Thornton Jr., the U.S. Marshals Service said in a news release.

The marshals service and the Memphis Police Department have been searching for suspects in the killing. A $15,000 reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest. Authorities said Johnson is 5 feet, 8 inches (1.7 meters) tall, weighs 190 pounds (86 kilograms) and has the name “Jaiya,” tattooed on his right arm''

 

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Man accused in Young Dolph murder appears in court on violation of sex offender registration

On March 24, he’ll appear in Judge Coffee’s courtroom for the murder case.

 

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Man accused in Young Dolph murder appears in court on violation of sex offender registration

On March 24, he’ll appear in Judge Coffee’s courtroom for the murder case.

Justin Johnson also known as Straight Drop per Jersey Girls Post got a new attorney..

 

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Officers say Devin Burns, 26, is five feet, six inches tall weighing around 135 pounds. They are also looking for Joshua Taylor, 26, who is six feet, six inches tall and weighs around 180 pounds.

Burns had previous unrelated charges in 2015 including attempted first-degree murder, possession of a firearm and aggravated robbery, according to police. A victim told police he was leaving his apartment when he was struck in the head before being robbed and shot.
Police searching for two persons of interest in Young Dolph case

 

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Officers say Devin Burns, 26, is five feet, six inches tall weighing around 135 pounds. They are also looking for Joshua Taylor, 26, who is six feet, six inches tall and weighs around 180 pounds.

Burns had previous unrelated charges in 2015 including attempted first-degree murder, possession of a firearm and aggravated robbery, according to police. A victim told police he was leaving his apartment when he was struck in the head before being robbed and shot.
Police searching for two persons of interest in Young Dolph case

From link, thanks..
(L-R) Devin Burns and Joshua Taylor
''Officers say Devin Burns, 26, is five feet, six inches tall weighing around 135 pounds. They are also looking for Joshua Taylor, 26, who is six feet, six inches tall and weighs around 180 pounds.''

 

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Young Dolph Murder Suspect Receives 2-Year Sentence For Violating Terms Of Parole

 

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Young Dolph Murder Suspect Receives 2-Year Sentence For Violating Terms Of Parole

Johnson has an extensive criminal history, as his supervised release stems from a prior conviction of three counts of second-degree murder. In 2017, he was involved in a shooting at an East Memphis bowling alley, where authorities reported he had shot three individuals.

Johnson pled guilty to the charges, was sentenced to five years in prison, then released nine months into his sentence for displaying “good behavior.”

uh what?

 

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November 11, 2022 rbbm.

Man who ordered Young Dolph murder indicted, DA says

Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said that he started planning Dolph's murder back in June of 2021, months before the Memphis rapper was shot to death inside of Makeda's Homemade Butter Cookies on November 17, 2021.

www.fox13memphis.com

''MEMPHIS, Tenn., — A third man faces murder charges in connection to the high-profile murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph.

Hernandez Govan, 43, has been indicted on charges of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.''

''Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy told FOX13 that Govan is the one who solicited the murder, leading Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith to shoot the Memphis rapper in broad daylight at Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies on November 17, 2021.''

''But his third charge, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, dates back to June 2021, meaning that authorities believe Govan started planning Young Dolph’s murder months before the beloved rapper was shot to death.''

 

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Man accused of ordering Young Dolph’s murder pleads not guilty

Govan, 43, has been indicted on charges of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.

www.fox13memphis.com

Hernandez Govan pled not guilty to all charges.

Govan, 43, was indicted on charges of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.

He’s due back in court Dec. 16.

 

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Man pleads guilty in connection to killing of rapper Young Dolph

Jermarcus Johnson pleaded guilty to helping two other men who are accused of shooting and killing rapper Young Dolph at a bakery.

www.courttv.com