Young Dolph’s Alleged Killers Taken Into Custody

Authorities have made a major break in Young Dolph’s murder case.

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The two suspected gunmen have been successfully apprehended by authorities after a manhunt.

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Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith were arrested on Tuesday Jan. 11

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Johnson was declared wanted by the U.S. Marshals last week.

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He was added to The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Most Wanted list and a $15,000 reward was put up for his arrest.

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The 23-year-old declared his decision to turn himself in but that didn’t happen.

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However, 32-year-old Smith remained unnamed until his arrest.

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Authorities had no idea about his whereabouts until he was apprehended in DeSoto.

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Both men have been charged with first-degree murder.

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