Man killed in Orange Mound shooting was person of interest in Young Dolph’s murder, say police

Published: Jun. 14, 2023 at 3:16 PM CDT|Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 4:33 PM CDT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department has confirmed that the victim in an Orange Mound shooting last week was a person of interest in the Young Dolph murder investigation.

Joshua Taylor was killed near Spottswood Avenue and Buntyn Street on June 14.

Officers responded to a “man-down” call around 12:56 p.m. Upon arrival, they found Taylor with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Taylor was a person of interest in Young Dolph’s murder.

However, police never charged Taylor in this case.

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