Young Dolph's Killers May Have Been Shot At While Fleeing Scene: Report

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An image has surfaced online showing an unnamed person holding a firearm pointed in the direction of the fleeing vehicle.

Investigators continue to piece together what occurred earlier this week when Young Dolph was shot and killed in Memphis. The rapper, who reportedly lived in Atlanta, was in his hometown to host his annual turkey giveaway for Thanksgiving. It was something that many in the community looked forward to and he was set to kick off the event on the afternoon of his murder.

Sadly, Dolph was gunned down in front of Makeda's Cookies where he reportedly stopped to pick up items for his mother. The day following the tragedy, images from surveillance footage were released showing two people exiting a vehicle and approaching the rapper before opening fire.


Police circulated the images, including those that showed a photo of the suspect's getaway car, but a new picture shared online gives insight into the story. According to the grainy photo, another person on the scene reportedly fired back at the suspects while they were fleeing the scene. Who that person may have been is unknown, as is whether or not they made contact with either suspect or their vehicle.

The extent of Young Dolph's injuries has been speculated online, but nothing has been officially shared by the authorities. It is rumored that there were dozens of shots fired, but that has not been substantiated by officials at this time. View the image of the person who allegedly fired back at Young Dolph's killer below.




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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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