KJIW Owner Shot; Remains Hospitalized

Elijah Mondy

Elijah Mondy, owner of gospel radio station KJIW-FM in Helena-West Helena, was shot early this morning.  According to reports available at this time, Mr. Mondy is hospitalized in Memphis.  According to sources with the Helena-West Helena Police Department, Mr. Mondy stopped at the corner of Porter and Beech Street to help an unidentified person at approximately 1:00 am this morning.  At that point, Mr. Mondy was shot.  He is being treated for his injuries at The Med.

Police do not have anyone in custody at this time and do not have any announced suspects.  As more information becomes available, the Inside Scoop Online, will publish it.