Randy Ewing, the man accused of killing the brother of Memphis rapper Blac Youngsta, appeared in court on Thursday morning (February 15). According to WREG, he learned he’d have to come up with $1 million if he wanted to secure his bond. Ewing is being held in connection to the death of Tomanuel Benson.
“You’ve also been charged with an A felony, second-degree murder,” the judge told the 28-year-old. “That carries 15 to 60 years if you are convicted.”
Benson was gunned down outside of a BP gas station on South Parkway East in August 2023. Court documents say Benson and Ewing were seen squabbling before the shooting. At one point Benson turned his back and Ewing seized the opportunity to allegedly shoot him in the head and fire more shots into a vehicle. Another man was also shot but survived.
Law enforcement officers have been looking for Ewing for more than six months. In fact, U.S Marshals were offering a $5,000 reward for any information that could lead to his arrest. They got a break in the case on Tuesday night (February 13), when he was spotted walking on Creighton Avenue in Memphis. He tried to run into a home and received several warnings to surrender, but officers were forced to release a K-9. Ewing was eventually taken into custody after a stop at the hospital for a bite to his leg. He was reportedly armed with a stolen gun.
Ewing faces multiple charges, including second-degree murder, attempted murder, theft, evading arrest and being a convicted felon in possession of a handgun.
Blac Youngsta addressed Benson’s murder on social media. He wrote: “I Love U My Baby Brother Rest Up. I’m Gone Make The World Pay. I Swear To God. Nobody Safe. Standing Over Everybody. Everybody. 4LIFE. I’m Ready For Whatever Come With This S###. It’s Ok. Don’t Feel Sorry For Me. I’m Not Gone Feel Sorry For Nobody. Only God Knows. Gone Make Sure They Feel Me. I Promise. Life Will Never Be The Same. But God Got Me. I’m The Strongest Man N The World.”
Blac Youngsta’s other brothers, Ronnie B and HeavyChampTD, were also victims of shootings in 2016 and 2019, respectively.
In other CMG-related news, police are still seeking the suspect who gunned down Yo Gotti’s brother, Anthony “Big Jook” Mims, who was fatally shot after leaving a repass on January 13. Mims was laid to rest on January 31 in Memphis amidst heavy police presence. Snipers on rooftops, helicopters and police guarded the area, while his family hired 25 armed guards to protect the funeral services.