Young Dolph Murder Investigation: What We Know About the Memphis Rapper's Death
Young Dolph, born Adolph Robert Thornton Jr., was fatally shot on November 17th in Memphis, Tennessee, while visiting Makeda's Homemade Butter Cookies. The 36-year-old rapper was approached by assailants who opened fire as he entered the establishment.
Police tape at Young Dolph murder
Surveillance footage revealed two masked gunmen arriving in a white two-door Mercedes. The suspects remain unidentified as of this report.
Prior to the shooting, Young Dolph had survived multiple assassination attempts:
- A 2017 shooting in Los Angeles that required surgery
- Another 2017 incident in Charlotte, NC, where his SUV was targeted
A potential connection has emerged involving Soulja Boy, who had recently offered a $100,000 bounty for information about Dolph's whereabouts. Following the murder, Soulja Boy was removed from the Millennium Tour due to safety concerns, though he denies any involvement.
Here are the surveillance images of the suspects:
Two men flee shooting scene
Two men fleeing crime scene
White Mercedes outside gas station
Two masked shooters facing each other
Armed man in parking lot
At the time of his death, Dolph was planning to participate in a Thanksgiving charity event to distribute turkeys to lower-income residents. He leaves behind a son and daughter. The Memphis Police Department continues to investigate the case.
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