Young Dolph, violent crime discussed at town hall meet: ‘We need to do more’

By , Daily Memphian Updated: February 03, 2022 6:08 AM CT | Published: February 02, 2022 8:19 PM CT
<strong>Memphians visit the makeshift memorial for rapper Young Dolph, who was shot and killed on Nov. 17, 2021, at Makeda's Homemade Cookies on Airways Boulevard.</strong> (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian file)

Memphians visit the makeshift memorial for rapper Young Dolph, who was shot and killed on Nov. 17, 2021, at Makeda's Homemade Cookies on Airways Boulevard. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian file)

“Some people were frustrated that we made so much progress in the Dolph case, but we would not have made that level of progress if we did not have the input and support of our community. Our community needs to step up and provide information and tips every time we have a violent crime.”

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Young Dolph violent crime Homicides Memphis Police Department
Yolanda Jones

Yolanda Jones

Yolanda Jones covers criminal justice issues and general assignment news for The Daily Memphian. She previously was a reporter at The Commercial Appeal.

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