Yesterday it was introduced that two suspects are actually in custody for the homicide of Younger Dolph. On Wednesday, authorities held a press convention the place they offered extra particulars in regards to the case and revealed {that a} third suspect has been charged within the case.
In line with WREG 3, through the press convention officers introduced {that a} third man has been charged within the homicide case. They stated, Shundale Barnett, who’s initially from Memphis however resides in Dallas, is dealing with prices of accent for reportedly serving to Justin Johnson whereas he was on the run from authorities. As beforehand reported, Johnson was arrested in Indiana on Tuesday, and Barnett was the particular person within the passenger seat of the automotive that was pushed by Johnson when authorities apprehended him.
Final week after a reward was introduced for info that would result in the arrest of Johnson, the U.S. Marshals ended up receiving greater than 500 ideas. A tip positioned on Tuesday talked about that he was noticed touring in Brazil, Indiana. Legislation enforcement was then contacted in regards to the tip and so they pulled him over and he was taken into custody.
Memphis Police Chief CJ Davis stated the investigation for this case continues to be in progress and it’s doable there may very well be extra suspects. In the intervening time the motive for the deadly capturing of Younger Dolph just isn’t clear presently.
HAPPENING NOW- U.S. Marshals Workplace says after asserting reward cash for information in Younger Dolph homicide they obtained greater than 500 ideas. They went to a number of states to seek out Justin Johnson. They obtained a tip he was in Indiana. Marshals stopped him at a truck cease. @3onyourside pic.twitter.com/hjHb0K63ot
— Shay Arthur (@ShayA_WREG3) January 12, 2022
As beforehand reported, Cornelius Smith was the opposite suspect in custody that officers recognized. He was additionally arrested and booked into Shelby County Jail, and charged with first-degree homicide. He was arrested on December ninth on an auto-theft warrant that concerned the white Mercedes Benz utilized in Younger Dolph’s homicide. He was extradited from DeSoto County Jail to Shelby County Jail on Tuesday.
As lots of you recognize, Younger Dolph was killed on November 17, 2021, whereas he was at Makeda’s Cookies in Memphis.
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