In the Orange Mound section of Memphis, Tennessee, the body of 26-year-old Joshua Taylor was discovered in an automobile on Spottswood Avenue near Buntyn Street on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Responders at the scene confirmed that the male victim had succumbed to gunshot wounds. According to witnesses in the vicinity, it is believed that Taylor was actually shot on the preceding Tuesday, more than twelve hours before his body was officially found.
At the time of his death, Taylor was a
person of interest in the high-profile 2021 murder of rapper Young Dolph. While never charged in that case, law enforcement had been seeking to speak with him since February 2022 regarding his potential knowledge of the fatal shooting. Reports suggest Taylor was an acquaintance of Justin Johnson, one of the men charged in Young Dolph's killing. In addition to being a person of interest, Taylor, also known by the moniker 'CEO Teezy,' had outstanding warrants for several unrelated charges, including theft of property and possession of a prohibited weapon.
The investigation into Joshua Taylor's death is ongoing, and as of now, Memphis police have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with his murder. Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of the individual or individuals responsible for his death.
