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Trial begins as second shooter takes the stand: ‘That’s the day we shot Young Dolph at Makeda’s’

By , Daily Memphian Updated: September 24, 2024 4:32 PM CT | Published: September 23, 2024 10:52 AM CT

Justin Johnson’s trial began Monday in Memphis court. Johnson is one of the men accused of fatally shooting Memphis rapper Young Dolph. A second alleged shooter, Cornelius Smith, took the stand Monday afternoon. 

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Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.

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