Crime
Suspect Jayden Dandridge in Fatal Downtown Memphis Shooting Found Dead in Houston, Second Suspect Still at Large
MEMPHIS, TN – One of the suspects wanted in connection with a deadly downtown Memphis shooting that injured Houston rapper Sauce Walka has been found dead in Houston, authorities confirmed.
The Memphis Police Department announced Monday that 21-year-old Jayden Dandridge, who was facing charges of first-degree murder and attempted murder, was discovered deceased.
Details regarding the circumstances of his death have not yet been released.
Dandridge was one of two suspects identified in the March 22 shooting outside the Westin Hotel on Lt. George W. Lee Avenue near the FedEx Forum.
Officers responded to the scene around 2:42 p.m. and discovered two men suffering from gunshot wounds.
One victim, 27-year-old Leteroian Hunt, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The second victim, Houston rapper Sauce Walka, whose real name is Albert Walker Mondane, 34, sustained a gunshot wound to the thigh and survived.
Following the shooting, Memphis police released surveillance footage and issued a warrant for Dandridge’s arrest.
With his death confirmed, authorities are now focused on locating the second suspect, 22-year-old Kevin Brown.
Brown is wanted on multiple charges, including first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, employment of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, and theft of property valued between $10,000 and $60,000.
Law enforcement urges anyone with information regarding Brown’s whereabouts to contact Memphis Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH or submit an anonymous tip.
The investigation remains ongoing.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.