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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The two gunmen wanted in the murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph are currently in custody, according to law enforcement sources confirmed to WHBQ-TV early Tuesday evening.
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Justin Johnson, 23, was captured around 3 p.m. Tuesday in Indiana, according to the US Marshals Service.
Three independent sources confirmed to WHBQ-TV that the second alleged shooter, Cornelius Smith, was also arrested and charged with first degree murder for a crime that occurred on November 17, the day Young Dolph was killed.
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Johnson’s arrest comes less than a week after Marshals identified him as one of those responsible for the death of Young Dolph, whose real name was Adolph Robert Thornton Jr., the broadcaster reported.
The Memphis rapper died after two people opened fire on him while he was inside Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies.
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According to WHBQ-TVJohnson faces charges of first degree murder and theft of property between $10,000 and $60,000.
In addition to a first degree murder charge, Smith, 33, is charged with attempted first degree murder, unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon, use of a firearm in the intent to commit a crime and theft of property between $10,000 and $60,000. , reported the television channel.
Prior to his alleged involvement in the murder of Young Dolph, Johnson, who reportedly rapped under the stage name Straight Drop, was arrested for a 2017 triple shooting at a Memphis bowling alley, but only served months of his sentence. five-year sentence, WHBQ-TV reported.
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