RAPPER Young Dolph was killed on November 17, 2021 at a local cookie shop in Memphis.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation took to Twitter to write that a suspect is wanted in the Young Dolph murder case.
Who is the suspect wanted in the Young Dolph murder case?
On January 5, 2022 the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation tweeted the following regarding a suspect for the Dolph case.
“#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.”
WREG Memphis also reported on the suspect wanted for the murder.
“According to a press release, Justin Johnson, 23, is wanted for shooting and killing Young Dolph on November 17.
“Police issued a warrant for Johnson for first-degree murder. Johnson also has a warrant for violation of federal supervised release.”
They also added his physical description in their social media post.
“#TNMostWanted fugitive Justin Johnson is 23 years old, 5’8”, 190 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes.”
Who was Young Dolph?
The late rapper was 36-years-old when he was shot and killed outside a local cookie shop in Memphis.
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Dolph was born in Chicago, Illinois like many other famous artists.
He released his debut studio album, King of Memphis in 2016.
The album peaked at number 49 on the Billboard 200 chart.
At the time of his death, Dolph, 36, was estimated to be worth $3million according to Celebrity Net Worth.
What have fans said about Young Dolph’s death?
At the time of his death in November of 2021 many fans took to social media to mourn the musician.
“They saying you dead I hope not,” one user wrote, while another said “Damn rip.”
“Please don’t leave us,” another wrote. “News better be fake.”
Dolph was related to the late rapper Juice WRLD, who passed away following an accidental overdose.