'Will the madness ever end': Internet fumes as Yo Gotti's older brother Anthony 'Big Jook' Mims is shot and killed outside Memphis restaurant

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MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE: In a tragic turn of events, Anthony "Big Jook" Mims, the older brother of renowned rapper Yo Gotti, was reportedly fatally shot on Saturday, January 13 near Winchester Road in Memphis, shortly after he had attended a local funeral service, as per TMZ.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.

This news emerges in the wake of a shocking incident surrounding Hawaiian beauty entrepreneur Theresa Cachuela, who was fatally shot in an apparent murder-suicide by her estranged husband. 

Yo Gotti's brother Anthony 'Big Jook' Mims shot and killed outside a Memphis restaurant 

Multiple sources confirmed that Big Jook fell victim to a shooting incident near a restaurant on Winchester Road. Upon arrival, the police found him and another individual critically injured from apparent gunshot wounds.

Tragically, he was declared dead at the scene, while the other victim remains in serious condition, as per Action News 5. Images and videos are currently being shared online, allegedly showing him after the shooting with bystanders trying to assist him.

Big Jook, who was notably close to his brother, Yo Gotti, appears to have had official ties with the latter's label, Collective Music Group, according to TMZ.

He was reportedly involved in promoting artists under the label and often appeared in their music videos, suggesting his role was primarily business-oriented.

It remains uncertain whether Yo Gotti was present during the incident that led to Big Jook's death, and he has yet to publicly address his brother's murder. 

The tragedy of his death is further compounded by the fact that it allegedly occurred during a period of mourning - a sentiment he expressed in one of his last Instagram stories on Saturday, where he was paying tribute to a deceased relative. 

Rumors link Big Jook's shooting and Young Dolph's murder 

Adding another layer to the tragic event is the speculation circulating online that Big Jook's shooting might be connected to the 2021 murder of Memphis rapper Adolph Robert Thornton Jr aka Young Dolph.

As reported by TMZ, law enforcement officials were quickly dispatched to Yo Gotti's restaurant following the shooting of the young rapper outside a cookie store, due to concerns of potential retaliation.

The feud between Young Dolph and Yo Gotti was well-known, leading many to speculate a possible connection, claimed the outlet. 

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), ex-Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer stated, "Whew. Not a good look y’all. And he was leaving a funeral. Not a good look at all. So sorry for Gotti and his family. So sorry for all the families caught up in this violent cycle."

Internet in shock over Big Jook's fatal shooting

Soon after the news of Big Jook's death came to light, netizens took to social media to express their shock over the incident. 

"So sad. Will the madness ever end," wrote one, with another saying, "Long live Dolph."

A person expressed, "It's sad to hear that gotti n dolph was like my kinfolks 1 pont in time," while someone else remarked, "Every day we have a killing in Memphis!!! "

"This made me think of the tragic death of young dolph too," noted a user, and one more claimed, "When the beef is on …you can’t be an easy target like that … especially if your brother a millionaire… gotta move different with your crew or security."

An individual mourned, "Sending love and prayers for the family and friends."

A user shared Big Jook's last Instagram post and pointed out, "This some wild s**t for Big Jook to have posted as his last post. Geez."

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