“It doesn’t mean that we won’t have a curfew at some point in time. Several local leaders have called for a city-wide curfew in case of acts of retribution, and Davis said police are communicating with city officials and will evaluate the situation. “We’re also dedicated to bringing those responsible for today’s shooting and others to justice.” “We are committed to working with the community to stop the senseless murders,” Davis said. The scene of the shooting at Makeda's Homemade Butter Cookies in South Memphis on NovemAriel Cobbert/Commercial Appeal/USA TODAY NETWORKĭavis said investigators are still speaking with witnesses and are checking surveillance and security cameras in the area. This includes any location that might be affiliated with Young Dolph and anyone that has a connection or police think could potentially have a connection to him, according to Davis. The Memphis Police Department is providing an increased presence in areas of the city that might be directly impacted by the shooting, the chief said. “We also strongly encourage everyone to remain calm as we actively perform our investigation.” “Tonight we strongly encourage everyone to stay home if you do not have to be out,” Davis said at a press conference Wednesday.
Memphis leaders call for city-wide curfewĪs the investigation continues, police have encouraged Memphis citizens to stay calm.
She added it was too early to know what the motivation was for the killing.
No suspect information is available at this time, according to Davis. Our hearts go out to the Thornton family and all who are affected by this horrific act of violence,” Davis said. “This shooting is another example of the senseless gun violence we are experiencing locally and nationwide. The rapper, whose real name is Adolph Robert Thornton, Jr., was reportedly buying cookies at Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies in Memphis when someone drove up and shot him. Young Dolph, the rapper behind albums like “Rich Slave,” died in a fatal shooting in Memphis, Tennessee, on Wednesday at the age of 36, according to Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis.
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