1/5/2022- 6:51 p.m.
U.S. Marshals, Memphis Police Department, Crime Stoppers and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have identified a suspect wanted in the Young Dolph murder.
Justin Johnson, 23, is wanted for shooting and killing Adolph Robert Thornton, Jr., known by stage name “Young Dolph” on November 17, according to a press release Wednesday.
Police issued a warrant for Johnson for first-degree murder. Johnson also has a warrant for violation of federal supervised release.
He is wanted by TBI for first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and theft of property.A $15,000 reward is being offered in Johnson’s capture.
According to law enforcement, Johnson is about five feet, eight inches tall weighing about 190 pounds. He also has the name “Jaiya” tattooed on his right arm.
Young Dolph street sign dedicated in South Memphis
If you have any information about Johnson’s whereabouts, you are urged to call U.S. Marshals at (901)-275-4562, (901)-601-1575, or (731)-571-0280.
