Police name two persons of interest in Young Dolph murder investigation
nme.comYoung Dolph.Devin Burns and Joshua Taylor have been named as persons of interest in the Memphis PD’s ongoing investigation.
They’re both described as Black males aged 26 (Burns measuring 5’6” and weighing 135 pounds, while Taylor clocks in at 6’6” and 180 pounds), and it’s noted that Burns has outstanding arrest warrants active for unrelated crimes.Those with any information on Burns’ or Taylor’s whereabouts are encouraged to contact the Homicide Bureau or Crime Stoppers; anonymous tips can be made online through the latter service.Help locating Person of Interest in the Homicide Investigation of Adolph “Young Dolph” Thornton2370 AirwaysReport…Posted by Memphis Police Department est.1827 on Sunday, February 20, 2022Help locating Person of Interest in the Homicide Investigation of Adolph “Young Dolph” Thornton2370 AirwaysReport…Posted by Memphis Police Department est.1827 on Sunday, February 20, 2022Thus far, three suspects have been alleged to be involved in Dolph’s murder.
Justin Johnson (23) and Cornelius Smith (32) were arrested in January, both charged of first-degree murder and theft of property between $10,000 and $60,000.
Last week, both men pleaded not guilty to their charges.Smith was also charged with attempted first-degree murder – it’s alleged he tried to shoot Dolph’s brother during the same incident that killed the rapper – as well as unlawfully carrying or possessing a weapon, and employment of a firearm with intent to commit a felony.A third suspect – 27-year-old Shundale Barnett – was arrested later that month, and was charged as an accessory to Dolph’s murder.
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