An arrest warrant has been issued for 23-year-old Justin Johnson in connection with the killing of rapper Young Dolph, who was shot dead at a popular cookie shop in his hometown of Memphis on November 17, 2021, US Marshals Service said in a news release on Wednesday. A first-degree murder warrant was issued for the Tennessee man and a $15,000 reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest.

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The 36-year-old rapper, whose real name is Adolph Thornton Jr., was buying cookies when two men exited a white Mercedes-Benz and fired shots into a Memphis bakery, killing him on the spot. 

The shooting stunned the city of Memphis and shocked the entertainment world. Police said where Young Dolph, 36, was buying cookies and killed him. Photos taken from surveillance video that captured the shooting were released by authorities, who have been searching for the suspects since November. 

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A private funeral was held for Young Dolph on November 30 and a section of a street in the neighborhood where he grew up was renamed for him on December 15. He was also honored at a public celebration at FedExForum, the home of the NBA’s Memphis Grizzles and the University of Memphis men’s basketball team.

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Who is Justin Johnson?

Justin Johnson has been described as a 23-year-old man who is about five feet, eight inches tall weighing about 190 pounds. Authorities said he has the name “Jaiya” tattooed on his right arm.

Police have asked anyone with any information about Johnson’s whereabouts to call U.S. Marshals at (901)-275-4562, (901)-601-1575, or (731)-571-0280.

With Inputs from The Associated Press