Arrest Warrant Issued for Young Dolph’s Killer

Less than two months after the fatal shooting of Young Dolph, an arrest warrant has been issued for a man wanted in connection to his murder.

According to the U.S. Marshals Service, Justin Johnson has been named as one of the suspects. The 23-year-old is wanted for first-degree murder for allegedly shooting and killing the Memphis rapper on Nov. 17.

🚨#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

Johnson is about 5-foot-8 and 190 pounds and has the name “Jaiya” tattooed on his right arm, authorities said Wednesday.

U.S. Marshals, along with Memphis Police and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, is offering a combined reward of $15,000 for information leading to his arrest. Johnson, who is considered armed and dangerous, has also been added to TBI’s “Most Wanted” list.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to call U.S. Marshals at (901) 275-4562, (901) 601-1575, or (731) 571-0280, or submit a tip online.

Dolph, born Adolph Robert Thornton Jr., was killed after two men exited a white Mercedes and fired shots into a Memphis bakery where Dolph was buying cookies. He was 36.