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Memphis police say 23-year-old Justin Johnson is wanted on first-degree murder charge, in connection to death of Young Dolph; Is said to be the shooter

It’s been almost three months now, since Young Dolph was shot and killed in his hometown of Memphis. Police in the city have actively been searching for the two men who fired at Dolph and now, an arrest has been made.

According to Fox 13 Memphis, 23-year-old Justin Johnson is wanted by Memphis police. Johnson is said to be the one who actually pulled the trigger that took Dolph’s life. Johnson is wanted on the charge of first-degree murder.  U.S Marshals are offering a $15,000 reward that leads to Johnson’s arrest.

Johnson is also said to be 5-foot-8, 190 pounds and has the name “Jaiya” tattooed on his right arm.  He’s also reportedly gang-affiliated, and is considered dangerous.

At the time, Dolph was in this store, reportedly purchasing cookies for his mother. He was a frequent visitor of this South Memphis business. The other suspect in surveillance footage has yet to be arrested.

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