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Mom wants answers after Miami rapper gunned downed in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The mother of a rising rapper who was gunned down in Memphis wants to know why he was killed and wants police to catch all the people responsible. Toya Redwing is talking for the first time about her son's death on March 22 near the FedEx Forum. 1 dead, 1 injured in shooting downtown Letorian Hunt, 27, also known as Sayso P, was shot and killed outside the Westin Hotel. Houston Rapper Sauce Walka, whose real name is Albert Walker Mondane, was also wounded when at least three people jumped out of a white Charger and opened fire. Redwing said her son was born and raised in Memphis but lived in Miami. He was in town to visit a sick relative and had been looking forward to coming home. He had only been at the hotel a couple of days before the shooting. 'I want to know who did this. I want to know who sent them. This is what I told the detectives. These boys didn't do this on their own, at least I don't think so,' said Redwing. 'I don't think he was the intended target.' Shortly after the shooting, the 2021 Dodge Charger 392 Scat Pack was recovered, and police issued a warrant for Jayden Dandridge, 21, for first-degree murder and first-degree attempted murder. Last week, Dandridge was found dead in Houston. His death was ruled a homicide. 'I was pretty much numb. I didn't cry or grieve for him. He killed my son, and I still want answers,' Redwing said. 'I can't get to the bottom of it if they are all dead.' Redwing said her son wanted to leave Memphis because of the violence. She said he had opened a recording studio in Miami and recently signed a distribution deal with Sauce Walka's record label. Suspect in downtown Memphis shooting found dead in Houston: MPD She said Hunt was kind and generous, always had a smile on his face, and was finally realizing his dreams. Redwing said her son was her best friend, and the pain of his loss has been unlike anything she has experienced before. 'The fact that he won't ever have children. I won't know what my grandkids look like. I won't know if he will have beautiful little daughters or little boys,' said Redwing. 'Watching his growth from a young boy to the man he had become was amazing.' Redwing said Memphis police are currently outmanned and outgunned. She hopes the FBI will step in, as promised, to help, but believes people in the community also need to get involved to stop the crime. The rapper's mom said she would like to start a foundation to help other mothers dealing with the same kind of grief. She also wants to provide resources to young people who are falling through the cracks and committing these acts of violence. 'I've heard, why do you care about them. Screw them. Those people killed your kid,' said Redwing. 'I can't say that with a straight face and be me. They need to be held accountable, but I do know a lot of these kids want a way out.' Redwing said she wants to do something to keep her son's memory alive and show that his life mattered. Hunt was buried at sea in Miami. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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01-04-2025
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Suspect In Sauce Walka Shooting Found Dead In Houston
The man suspected in the murder of Sayso P and injuring Sauce Walka has been found dead. TMZ reports that the suspect, identified as Jayden Dandridge, was located in Houston, where the Harris County Institute of Forensic Science ruled his death as a homicide on Monday (March 31). Even with the new developments, the Houston Police Department announced that they haven't made any arrests in connection to the case. However, the Memphis PD issued a statement on Facebook with a video showing Dandridge and another man getting out of a car in a parking lot and announcing that another suspect was identified. '21-year-old Jayden Dandridge, the suspect in the downtown homicide case, has been found deceased in Houston, Texas,' the post reads. 'A second suspect, Kevin Brown, 22, has been identified and remains at large. 'A warrant for his arrest has been issued charging him with First-Degree Murder, Attempted First-Degree Murder, Employment of a Firearm during the Commission of a Dangerous Felony, and Theft of Property $10,000-$60,000. This investigation is ongoing. If you have any information, contact Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.' Sauce Walka has not addressed the news of his attacker's death, but the rapper did memorialize his friend Sayso P in a recent Instagram post. On Friday (March 25), Sauce showed his boy some love, declaring that 'no matter what's the risk,' to do everything that Sayso wanted him to do in Memphis. He wrote, 'Everything in Memphis @sayso___p wanted me to do with him I stayed 3 days after we lost you to complete your wishes.. ( You gotta eat at ' Smackers Junt ' lol ) You gotta do interview with @wikidfilmssss ?️ we gotta do the #BoxdIn junt that's Memphis history.. Sauce you gotta go shop at @thesuperiorshop and get some drip and go viral in T shop.. Sauce u gotta got hit the connect music building in Memphis.. Errthing u had planned for me I stayed and completed the mission no matter what's the risk I had to complete the mission for u splatt @sayso___p love u bleed.' Sayso P, né Latorian Hunt, was shot and killed on Saturday (March 22) outside of the Memphis Beale Street Hotel in what authorities are calling a 'targeted' attack. Sauce, whose real name is Albert Walker Mondane, was also injured in the shooting. P was one of Sauce Walka's artists who had been signed to his record label. Sayso P was only 27 years old when he died. More from Suspected Shooter in Sayso P. Killing IDed By Police Sauce Walka Explains How Weed May Have Played A Role In Sayso P's Death Sauce Walka Hits Memphis Streets Days After Being Wounded In Deadly Shooting
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01-04-2025
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Suspect in Rapper Sauce Walka Shooting Found Dead in Houston: Police
The man suspected of shooting rapper Sauce Walka in Memphis, Tenn., on March 22 has been found dead in Texas. According to a Memphis Police Department statement published on Monday, March 31, Jayden Dandridge, 21, who was suspected in the shooting outside of the Westin Hotel in downtown Memphis, was found deceased in Houston. Police also identified a second suspect, 22-year-old Kevin Brown, who remains at large. Memphis police issued a warrant for Brown's arrest, charging him with first-degree Murder, attempted first-degree murder, employment of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, and theft of property $10,000-$60,000. The MPD previously released video footage appearing to show Dandridge speeding off in a white vehicle, holding an object and a backpack. Officers responded to reports of a shooting at 170 Lt. George W. Lee, the site of the Westin Hotel, at about 2:42 p.m. on March 22. Letorian Hunt, 27, was pronounced deceased on the scene. Hunt performed as a rapper, who went by the stage name Sayso P. Albert Mondane, 34, known professionally as Sauce Walka, was transported to Regional One Health with critical wounds. Related: Big Pokey, Houston Rapper and Screwed Up Click Member, Dead After Collapsing Onstage Mondane was shot and injured in the scuffle. The rapper was transported to the nearby hospital for treatment. "This appears to be a targeted shooting incident," the Memphis Police Department told Fox 13 on March 22, with an investigation into the motive behind the shooting underway. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. The rapper shared an update on March 23, when he reposted an Instagram story from Houston Texans star C.J. Gardner, who wished him a smooth recovery. Sauce Walka's father Albert Walker told Houston CBS affiliate KHOU "had it not been for God, my son would've been dead." Walka is known for his hit songs "Texas Cyclone" and "Where Was You At." The rapper has also collaborated with Megan Thee Stallion on the song "Southside Royalty Freestyle" and Travis Scott on "Money Counter." The investigation remains open. PEOPLE reached out to the MPD for further comment. Read the original article on People
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31-03-2025
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Sauce Walka shooting suspect found dead in Houston: Memphis PD
The Brief Jayden Dandridge, 21, was found dead in Houston after being identified as one of the suspected shooters who killed Letorian Hunt, 27, and injured Houston rapper Sauce Walka. According to a previous TMZ report, Walka was shot in the leg and expected to recover. A second suspect, 22-year-old Kevin Brown is still on the run for the shooting. Brown is charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, employment of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, and theft of property between $10,000 to $60,000. HOUSTON - One of the men suspected of shooting Houston rapper Sauce Walka and killing one other in Downtown Memphis has been found dead in Houston, says Memphis Police Department. The shooting took place on March 22. What we know According to the Memphis Police Department, 21-year-old Jayden Dandridge was wanted for the death of Letorian Hunt, 27, and shooting of 34-year-old rapper Sauce Walka, whose real name is Albert Mondane. Hunt was also known as the rapper Sayso P, one of Sauce Walka's artists, according to TMZ. Dandridge was found dead in Houston, Memphis PD reported on Monday. He was charged with one count of first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder, and two counts of employment of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony and auto theft. PREVIOUS STORY: Sauce Walka shot: Houston rapper reportedly among 2 wounded in Memphis Kevin Brown, 22, was the second suspect identified in the shooting and is still on the run. He is charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, employment of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, and theft of property between $10,000 to $60,000.z This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact CrimeStoppers in Memphis at 901-528-CASH. What we don't know It has not been reported where or when Dandridge was found in Houston or his cause of death. What we know According to Memphis PD, the shooting occurred around 2:42 p.m. at the Westin Hotel near Lt. George W. Lee Avenue in the downtown area. Memphis police say Hunt was pronounced dead at the scene. Mondane was taken to Regional One hospital in non-critical condition. Get news, weather and so much more on the new FOX LOCAL app TMZ reported that family members identified the surviving man as rapper Sauce Walka, or Albert Walker Mondane. They also reported he was shot in the leg but is expected to recover. According to TMZ, multiple people pulled up in a white, four-door vehicle and opened fire – wounding Sauce Walka and the other man, who were outside, before leaving the scene. The Source Information from this article was gathered from the Memphis Police Department's Facebook and previous FOX 26 reports.
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28-03-2025
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Memphis Driver Runs Over Repo Man's Head To Avoid Getting Towed: Watch
Car troubles are never fun, and this one individual in particular was sent into fight or flight mode trying to avoid his vehicle from being taken away from him. Earlier this week, a Memphis driver ran over a repo man who was attempting to load up his car to tow, landing the latter in the hospital. The Memphis Police Department reported on they responded to the dangerous incident around 8 a.m. on Wednesday (March 26). Footage of the event showed a tow truck driver parked outside University Gardens Manor in Hype Park as he was in the process of attaching up a red Ford Focus to his truck. The assumed owner of the vehicle rushed over to the car and hopped inside as the repo man continued to do his job. The driver then backed up while the repo man is still under the car, running over his head and neck. In the video, the repo man could be seen screaming out in pain, 'F**k! Oh my God, my f**kin' head! You ran over my f**kin' head! You're going to get sued, boy! You're going to f**kin' jail!' He later told the police that he heard a woman say 'hurry up!' as they sped off. According to Fox 13 Memphis, Police said the repo man 'had abrasions on his head, a large black mark on the front of his sweatshirt, complained of arm pain and had to be shaken to be kept conscious. The repo man was taken to Regional One for treatment.' The victim, whose Facebook name is Phil Pacman Guy, posted the incident on his account and also shared photos of his injuries. The ordeal made its rounds on social media, and people had a lot to say. 'Obviously, the driver is at fault, but putting your head under a tire when someone is clearly trying to drive away as a bold move,' one person wrote on X, choosing the blame the victum. However, another person on FB urged people to see the severity of the situation, writing, 'We find humor in the dumbest things. This man could have lost his life. He could gave suffered permanent brain damage both should go to jail. She never checked to see if this man was ok.' WREG reported that the man is expected to be okay. The situation is developing, but only time will tell if the victim will follow up on his claims about pursuing legal action. More from Sauce Walka Injured, One Man Pronounced Dead In Memphis Shooting Project Pat's Son, Patrick Houston Jr., Dead At 21 Following Memphis Shooting Finesse2Tymes Reveals How He Learned Daughter Isn't Actually His Biological Child
