Who Is Young Dolph Brother? Cornelius Smith Victim Identified, Was He Shot To Dead?

May 2024 · 3 minute read

Who was Young Dolph rapper brother? The deceased Young Dolph hip-hop rapper passed away aged 36 in Memphis. He is a murder suspect too reports confirmed.

Young Dolph was a notable American rapper and songwriter, whose birth name is Adolph Robert Thornton Jr. He was known for his free rapping styles. In 2016, he released his debut album titled King Of Memphis. 

The budding rapper Young Dolph was shot and killed in Memphis on November 17, 2021, at Makeda's Homemade Butter Cookies, a bakery where he frequently visited whenever he was back home. The two unidentified gunmen get off the white two-door Mercedes-Benz and gunned him down. 

The crowd swarmed the death scene within no time. As per the police reports, two men were booked and under custody without parole. 

ABC reported, Justin Johnson, now 23, described as a rapper, was captured by police on Tuesday as he was on the wanted list. Likewise, other men Cornelius Smith, 32, was indicted on additional charges of attempted first-degree murder, convicted felon in possession of a firearm, and property theft. He is being held in custody without bond. 

Young Dolph's Brother Was With Him When He Was Shot And Killed

Young Dolph's brother was also targeted as a murder suspect, according to Rudebees. His brother's name is not released yet, but the police Young Dolph's brother was with him when the shooting happened on November 17, 2021. 

Young Dolph’s Brother Also Targeted By Murder Suspects, Says Feds https://t.co/sKR4UPtBfd

— Rudebees Media (@Rudebeesng) January 12, 2022

The vehicle which the unidentified gunmen stole for the shooting purpose was found later on November 20 behind a residence in 1100 block of Bradley in Orange Mound.

The District Attorney hasn't updated much information yet. As per the recently updated 

“U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller, Memphis Police Chief C. J. Davis, and Shelby County District Attorney General Amy Weirich will hold a joint press conference tomorrow, January 12, to provide more details.”

— Kontji Anthony 🇺🇸🇰🇳 (@Kontji) January 11, 2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener">news, another man Amy Weirich was under arrest, and the press conference will be held tomorrow.  

Young Dolph Prime Suspect Cornelius Smith Arrested: What Are His Charges?

Young Dolph's suspect Cornelius Smith is currently in Shelby county jail. He got a transfer order to the Shelby County Jail from the DeSoto County Jail in Hernando, where he had been convicted and held in prison since his arrest. 

Young Dolph’s Brother Also Targeted By Murder Suspects, Says Feds https://t.co/sKR4UPtBfd

— Rudebees Media (@Rudebeesng) January 12, 2022

The perpetrator Smith 32, and Justin Johnson 23, was in police custody. Police are investigating the murder case of Young Dolph day and night.

Was Young Dolph's Suspect Cornelius Smith Shot To Death?

No, Cornelius Smith is not dead. He is currently in the Shelby County Jail. Young Dolph, aka Adolph Robert Thornton Jr, was shot to death on November 17 last year.

“U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller, Memphis Police Chief C. J. Davis, and Shelby County District Attorney General Amy Weirich will hold a joint press conference tomorrow, January 12, to provide more details.”

— Kontji Anthony 🇺🇸🇰🇳 (@Kontji) January 11, 2022

The Smith has been convicted and charged with first-degree murder and possession of fire arm, including property theft.  

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