UPDATE: Where is Justin Johnson, aka Straight Drop? UPDATE: Justin Johnson has been captured in Indiana, U.S. Marshals said Tuesday afternoon. See updates in link below. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The search is still on for Justin Johnson, the man named by federal authorities as a suspect in the murder case of rapper Young Dolph. Over the weekend, the Instagram account for Straight Drop, […]
“We’re moving forward”: Mayor Strickland speaks on … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Nearly two weeks into the new year and some of the problems that plagued Memphis in 2021 have already moved into 2022. From violent crime to the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases, local leaders are searching for new solutions to avoid the trends of 2021. Just Saturday, MPD’s Police Chief C.J. Davis […]
Young Dolph supporters continue annual turkey giveaway MEMPHIS, Tenn. – – Young Dolph’s supporters gave away turkeys in South Memphis Friday afternoon at an event the rapper held for years. It was at St. James Missionary Baptist Church in the Castalia Heights neighborhood where Dolph grew up and frequently gave back. “He had a big heart for the community he come from,” Pastor […]
Multiple people arrested during Young Dolph memorial … MEMPHIS, Tenn.– A chain of chaotic events in the FedExForum parking garage during Young Dolph’s celebration of life service landed multiple people behind bars Thursday afternoon. According to Memphis Police, officers saw a stolen Infiniti Q40 in the FedExForum parking garage at 191 Beale around 1:38 p.m. Three suspects were arrested and a firearm was […]
Two shot in violent start of Memphis weekend MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It was a violent start to the weekend as two victims were gunned down in Memphis in two separate incidents. One of the fatal shootings, happened a few hundred feet from where Memphis rapper Young Dolph was killed a few days ago. Neighbors and residents said it will take community collaboration to […]
Young Dolph defendants given 1 week to hire lawyers MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A judge on Friday gave two suspects tied to the murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph until Feb. 4 to find attorneys, or he would would hire one for them. Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith appeared in court following their arraignment Jan. 18 on murder charges in the death of Adolph Thornton […]
Shooting off Airways and Dwight sends one to hospital UPDATE: The victim died from his injuries three days later. Police are now treating the shooting as a homicide investigation. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police responded to a shooting off Airways and Dwight Monday morning where they found a man in critical condition. Police said that a man was transported to Regional One Hospital. This […]
Town hall meeting held because of Young Dolph’s murder MEMPHIS, Tenn. – – Galvanized by Young Dolph’s murder, more than a hundred people participated in a virtual town hall meeting Monday night designed to cut down on violence in Memphis. The meeting was hosted by the NAACP. Many feel the issue has to be addressed at the source by investing in poor neighborhoods. Tameka […]
Three facing charges in Young Dolph murder, officials … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — U.S. Marshals, Memphis Police and Shelby County’s district attorney provided new details Wednesday on the suspects charged in the murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph. Justin Johnson, 23, also known as Straight Drop, was captured Jan. 11 in Indiana. Another man, Cornelius Smith, 32, was already in custody in Mississippi but was […]
Jeopardy and Inside Edition to air overnight MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Due to breaking news coverage of the Rapper Young Dolph shooting on Nov. 17th, Inside Edition and Jeopardy will air overnight. Inside Edition will air at 1:35 a.m. Jeopardy will air at 2:05 a.m.
MPD identifies man killed at Frayser gas station MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police have identified a man who was shot and killed at a gas station in Frayser. Police say 21-year-old Derrion Childs was shot and killed at a Valero gas station on North Watkins Road near Delano Avenue at around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night. Memphis Police say two other people were also […]
