The man Memphis police were searching for in connection with the killing of Memphis rapper Sayso P has been found dead in Houston, the Memphis Police Department said Monday in a social media statement.
An arrest warrant for 21-year-old Jayden Dandridge was issued March 26. It charged Dandridge with first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder and two counts of employing a firearm during the commission of a felony.
That warrant has since been withdrawn. A second suspect, 22-year-old Kevin Brown, was identified Monday. He is charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony and theft of property between $10,000 and $60,0000.
Police are asking anyone with information on Brown’s whereabouts to call CrimeStoppers at (901) 528-2274. A $6,000 reward is being offered for any information that leads to an arrest.
Sayso P, born Latorian Hunt, was 27 at the time of his death. He was an up-and-coming rapper from Memphis who was signed to Sauce Walka’s record label. Sauce Walka, born Albert Walker Mondane, is a Houston rapper.
Police responded to a shooting just before 2:45 p.m. on March 22. MPD said the shooting is believed to have been targeted. It took place just outside the Westin Memphis Beale Street Hotel.
MPD Assistant Chief Don Crowe said during a press conference that investigators were searching for a white four-door sedan. The suspects, he said, got out of the car and began shooting before they left.