Law enforcement officials in Tennessee have identified a suspect in the shooting death of rapper Young Dolph.
Young Dolph, real name Adolph Thornton, was gunned down inside a Tennessee cookie shop on November 17.
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Dolph, a native of Memphis, was targeted by two gunmen who hopped out of a white Mercedes Benz and opened fire.
Young Dolph, 36, was known for his charitable work in Memphis. He was in town to participate in his annual turkey giveaway for Thanksgiving.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Marshals Service identified 23-year-old Justin Johnson as a suspect in the case.
A $15,000 reward is being offered for tips leading to Johnson’s capture.
Johnson is described as a Black male, 5 feet, 8 inches tall, 190 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He has the name “Jaiya,” tattooed on his right arm.
The TBI tweeted on Tuesday night:
“We need your help to find Justin Johnson, wanted by @MEM_PoliceDept and TBI for 1st Degree Murder, Criminal Attempt-1st Degree Murder, & Theft of Property $10,000-$60,000.
He should be considered armed & dangerous.
Seen him? Call 901-378-3132 or 1-800-TBI-FIND.”
?#TNMostWanted: We need your help to find Justin Johnson, wanted by @MEM_PoliceDept and TBI for 1st Degree Murder, Criminal Attempt-1st Degree Murder, & Theft of Property $10,000-$60,000.
He should be considered armed & dangerous.
Seen him? Call 901-378-3132 or 1-800-TBI-FIND pic.twitter.com/38OkN4zWko
— Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (@TBInvestigation) January 5, 2022
In a separate tweet, the TBI wrote:
“A reward of up to $2,500 is being offered by TBI for information leading to Justin Johnson’s arrest for a total reward of up to $15,000 in coordination with @USMarshalsHQ, @MEM_PoliceDept, and Crimestoppers.”
#TNMostWanted fugitive Justin Johnson is 23 years old, 5’8”, 190 lbs.
He has black hair and brown eyes.
If you have seen Johnson or have information about his whereabouts call 1-800-TBI-FIND. pic.twitter.com/1Ifpqa7RtK
— Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (@TBInvestigation) January 5, 2022