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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As police continue to hunt for Young Dolph’s killers, stories continue to emerge about the good he did in the community. The Memphis rapper was a staple at K97 radio station, where he was a secret Santa and would give away gifts to dozens of underprivileged youth. “I think his legacy really just […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As the community demands answers regarding the death of Memphis rapper Young Dolph, Chief CJ Davis tells citizens not rely on social media for answers. It’s been nearly a week since the rising star as shot and killed at Makeda’s Cookies on Nov. 17 in South Memphis. As the memorial grows so […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are investigating a shooting at a Family Dollar in South Memphis, next door to a memorial set up for Memphis rapper Young Dolph. The shooting at the Family Dollar near Airways Boulevard and Ketchum Road scattered dozens of well-wishers near the memorial Thursday afternoon and injured one man. It happened […]

Makeda’s Cookies gave a statement on Facebook Thursday morning after the fatal shooting that took rapper Young Dolph’s life in front of their store on November 17.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The search is on for the those responsible in the death of Memphis rapper Young Dolph. Investigators have received numerous tips regarding the shooting. It’s a level of community engagement that could make the difference in solving this case. Surveillance footage outside of Makeda’s captured the gunmen and the getaway vehicle. Since these photos […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Covington Police Department said there is a possible connection between a double shooting in Covington and the shooting death of beloved Memphis rapper Young Dolph. Covington Police have confirmed with WREG that they believe a recent shooting is connected to the slain rapper. Since MPD released surveillance footage of Dolph’s killers, […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– A Memphis man has been indicted in a fatal double shooting involving two Covington women. In court documents recovered by WREG Monday, we learned that a grand jury indicted 23-year-old Treon Demarco Ingram last week for charges of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, and two weapons charges. According to police, he shot and […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Since the tragic killing of Young Dolph three weeks ago, the owner of Comfort Coin Operated Laundry said his business is taking a hit. Lloyd White has owned the family-ran laundromat for 30 years. Comfort Coin Operated Laundry is located right next door to Makeda’s Cookies, which is the place where Young […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — (WREG) A public memorial for rapper Young Dolph is expected to be held at the FedEx Forum on Thursday, December 16. According to his publicist, they are in the process of finalizing the contract. Almost three weeks after his death in South Memphis, CrimeStoppers said tips are coming in for the case […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Where is Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis? WREG’s Marybeth Conley asked Memphis mayor Jim Strickland that question Wednesday after Davis declined public comment following a fatal triple shooting that took place this weekend in front of police officers on Beale Street. Davis released a statement via email following Sunday morning’s triple shooting […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Rapper Young Dolph was shot and killed on Nov. 17 at a South Memphis cookie shop, shocking not only the Memphis community, but fans all over the country. Young Dolph, whose real name is Adolph Thornton Jr., was originally born in Chicago in 1985. He moved to Memphis at the age of […]