Mylus Mondy, 48

Mylus Mondy, 48, a black man, an off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection employee for LAX, was shot in the back at about 11:30 p.m.  Sunday, March 9, at 6611 La Cienega Westway in Ladera Heights.  Mondy was transported to a local hospital, where he died the next day at 5:48 a.m. According to police, Mondy pulled into a Bank of America parking lot and walked up to an ATM, where adjacently a black man was robbing an ATM user at gunpoint. The gunman then turned his attention to Mondy, hitting him with his gun and demanding money. Fearing for his life, Mondy ran;  the gunman chased after him while firing. Mondy was hit in the back and was mortally wounded.

Mondy was a CBP technician assigned to the Passenger Operations division of U.S. Customs Border and Protection. He provided support from security to collecting fines and penalties as a cashier. He was described as a "good hearted" man who reached out to help people, according to Sergio Espinoza, assistant port director of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. He helped repaired the fence of a co-workers home; installed blinds in an office when he was off duty, Espinoza recalled. He said Mondy was going to "be dearly missed." 

Bank of America is offering a $20,000 reward for  information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killer. He is described as a black man, between 5-foot-8  and  5- foot-11 inches tall. Anyone with  information can call Dets. Wallace Tennelle or Corbin Rheaul from LAPD's robbery-homicide division at (213) 485-2129.

Update: Authorities announced Friday, March 14, the arrest of McKenzie Bryant, 23, and his female companion Enjoli McClendon, 22, on suspicion of murder. 

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Comments

[Noel]

This tragedy is beyond words. May God comfort and strenghten Mondy's family.

[JAY]

I REALLY HOPE SOME ONE KNOWS WHO THIS PERSON IS AND TURNS HIS A** IN

[Otis]

Thats why I stay heated in Los Angeles now days compact.45 betta get you one!!!...I would have handed him my wallet got out $300 for him and shot him in his back for robbing me! It's officially the wild wild west out here and Im not talking about the Lakers and the rest of the NBA.

A shame that a hard working person cant walk the streets here at night without packing...Rest In Peace Mylus Mondy

[Tee Jay]

This is such a great tragedy, I pray to god that this coward, Yes!!, I said coward is caught fast. I'm sure it's just a matter of hours or minutes before he is brought to justice, because $20,000 is very hard to turn down when you know who this coward is, too bad it's not me, because I could really use $20,000 like yesterday, and I wouldn't hesitate to turn his ass in if I knew him. COWARD!, COWARD!, COWARD!, you gang members think you own the world wait until everyone get togather and start standing up against violence in our neighborhoods, and start calling the police on everything you do, when you can't move anywhere, go anywhere you want because your tagged a neighborhood terriorist, and you spend the rest of your natural lives in prison to rot with the other scums like you. I am just sick of this crap!!

[Someone is praying!]

What a shame! May the family find peace and the police find the animal and prosecute him to the fullest extent of the law.

[Felicia]

I hope that people who know this coward turn him in.

[zosimo]

this is why the death penalty is needed for evil scum as this criminal.

[zosimo]

this is why the death penalty is needed for evil scum as this criminal.

[Michelle Hicks]

Mylus Mondy was a great person. Along with being a TSA agent, he was skilled in architecture and blue-print design as well as building. He built several projects for my Dad, and remodeled several properties for our family. He wes well versed in construction. In addition, he was just a nice guy...He would talk to you for hours on all subjects. He will be greatly missed by my family. I don't know how my dad will work without him!

[Donnie]

Mylus a true to the soul type of guy everybodies friend, to know him is to love him. I am going to miss this brother, may God bless his soul. And for that young brother who has no regards to life I hope you enjoyed spending that couple of hundred dollars you were able get, because you have no idea of what a Man he was whose life you took. All for a few dollars. Get up everyday and earn a living, like every other descent human beings is doing. Be a Man and stand up on your own. May God have mercy on you and I will pray for you and your family. Can anybody answer why is their so much Killing in LA???? What is going on in our communities, it seems as if it is getting worse and worse!!!

[Rick]

This is has senseless a murder committed not by a white or hispanic but a african american against another african american. I feel bad for the victim, he sounds like a hard working man who probably worked all day and was tired. He let his guard down alittle and this terrible crime happened to him. The sad thing is the killer might have been satisfied if he got 100 dollars or something and went away. Please, everyone be careful using ATM'S at night.

[SLEEPMADE]

MONDY WAS MY DOGG. DON'T TRIP BIG HOMIE..WE GON' HANDLE IT!

[Gwendolyn Johnson]

this was very sad news for us here in ms to here of mylus death. he was a very nice guy. i taught him sunday school many years ago before he left columbia ms. may god give his family strength through these trying times.

[Ian S.]

Knowing Mylus Mondy was one of the good things I've experienced working at LAX. He was a hard working gentle soul that always had a smile and good conversation for you. He is now taking his well deserved rest in the arms of The Lord. We can mourn his death, but we must celebrate his life. Remember, we are born and then we die. (1959 - 2008)
It the dash between the years that count. If you knew Mylus, you know his dash was good.
Let's give God Praise for allowing us to know Mylus Mondy.

[YELLA]

i think they should bring back the draft,,, all 18 year olds and up who are not in school or working should be drafted,,, i hava a 19,18 &12 year old and im scared for them. GOD BLESS THE FAMILY... REST IN PEACE!

[Hysteric]

I must admit that based on the photo I had believed this dude was a fellow Latino. But y'know, I have a good reason not to correctly identify him: he's yet another anonymous footsoldier in an occupying enemy army, here only to terrorize the populace. This army's uniform, such as it is, entails shaved heads and long white T's.

Our domestic war on terror might just start by arresting anybdy who looks like this. And why not? What good can come of looking like a gangster, even if one is merely a sartorial --and not actual--sympathizer. And furthermore, why would any parent in his or her right mind allow their kid to look like this?!

[tony]

Wow I go into that parking lot all the time. This is sad and inscrutable. This contradicts many comments about Hispanics murdering black men. This image appears to be another black man killing a black man. This appears to be a hard working man doing things the judicious way and here is a black terrorist killing him in cold blood. This is the epitome of self hatred and intellectual retardation. I am a black man and this is painful. We also have black terrorist all over CNN network who have killed white women in Georgia, North Carolina and Illinois. I am trying to find pride in Senator Obama, Karen Bass and the inevitable Governor Paterson on N.Y. but these black terrorist are stigmas to our accomplishments. This was a heinous crime that never should occur in America. My condolence goes to Mr. Mondy family. Black people we have to speak out fervently against black terrorist as we did last week when Jamiel Shaw was murder by Hispanics terrorist.

[KIMBERLY SMITH]

ANOTHER SENSELESS MURDER IN LOS ANGELES FOR THE FAME IN THE GAME OF A STRIPE BRO U GETS NOTHING KILLING ONE OF GOD'S CHILDREN RATHER HE BE BLACK HISPANIC ASIAN WHITE YOU TOOK A LIFE BECAUSE YOU CANT GO OUT AND EARN YOURS HONESTLY AND DESENTLYLIKE TJIS YOUNG MAN DID AND THE TERRIBLE PART IS THAT YOU WAS SUCH A COWARD TO SHOT HIM IN THE BACK. I PRAY FOR US ALL HAS A HUMAN RACE THAT WE STOP THESE SENSELESS MURDERS INSTEAD OF BUSH SENDING WELL FAMILY MEN TO THE SERVICE TO CARRY OUT HIS FATHER WAR AND SEND SOME OF THESE GANGSTA TO HANDLED THESE MURDERS WHEN A KILLER COMES BEFORE A JUDGE HE SHOULD INFORM THAT YOUR SENTENCE TO iRAQ FOR LIFE WITH NO MORE FAMILY OR OUTSIDE CONNECTION, AGAIN I PRAY FOR US AS A HUMAN RACE AND FOR MY 4 & 6 YR OLD GRANDSONS.

[Browne]

Isn't the 90056 area code LA?

Why is Inglewood being brought up, you know you can say murders that take place near LaBrea slightly south of the ten are near Beverly Hills with that logic.

[george]

I worked in the construction field with Mylus for years. he was one of the most stand up guys ever. Always looked forward to talking to him. I have alot of respect for Mylus. He wasnt out there to make alot of money on people just doing a good job and helping out. Good honest work is hard to find in the handy man business.I will miss you Mylus and I will miss those hard working days and conversations we had.

[DA,NEASE]

My hart go out to the famliy it's sad to see your family member die at the hand of a punk ! That don't have no self respect for his self or others .Dont matter what he has to anwser to God sooner or later .God bless the family.............

[kenneth white]

here in louisiana, punks like this get fed to the alligators

[Sand]

I work around that area and I swear i hate it. Everyday i dread going 2 work because of all the senseless shootings and killings that happen around there. The fact that it was a black man killing another black man should prove 2 everyone that its not just brown on black or vice versa, Its black on black and brown on brown. Certain races ( in reality mostly blacks) are so quick 2 point the finger when in reality they should see thats its our own races wiping each other off the earth. What a sad thing 2 have happened 2 Mr. Mondy and may he R.I.P.

[A Mother]

To the family of Mr. Mondy I wish you peace and strenghth. This is so tragic and heart breaking.

To Tony, what do you mean you are "trying to find pride in Senator Obama, Karen Bass and David Paterson"? They have nothing to do with this and they stand on their on accomplishments. When a white person kills a white person do you have trouble finding pride in Hillary Clinton, or when a Latino kills do you have trouble finding pride in Bill Richardson? How about when Asians kill or Armenians? Black people are not the only ones killing people, you read this blog so you should be able to see that. There is a whole lot of craziness going on and it is involving all colors and nationalities. With your attitude while you are watching the Black guy, the White guy is going to come and knock you in the head. Better watch out!

Cowards come in all colors and until people start speaking up they are going to continue their cowardly ways. There are people that recognize this person and somebody is going to speak up.

[A Mother]

To the family of Mr. Mondy I wish you peace and strenghth. This is so tragic and heart breaking.

To Tony, what do you mean you are "trying to find pride in Senator Obama, Karen Bass and David Paterson"? They have nothing to do with this and they stand on their on accomplishments. When a white person kills a white person do you have trouble finding pride in Hillary Clinton, or when a Latino kills do you have trouble finding pride in Bill Richardson? How about when Asians kill or Armenians? Black people are not the only ones killing people, you read this blog so you should be able to see that. There is a whole lot of craziness going on and it is involving all colors and nationalities. With your attitude while you are watching the Black guy, the White guy is going to come and knock you in the head. Better watch out!

Cowards come in all colors and until people start speaking up they are going to continue their cowardly ways. There are people that recognize this person and somebody is going to speak up.

[Klesb]

You Californians are hopeless! You will not force your legislature to let trained adults with clear criminal records be licensed to carry a concealed handgun to protect themselves and their families - like most other States do!
When you need protection in seconds, the police are only minutes away - and y'all are comfortable with that! Huh?
If the employers (voters) cannot be armed, then the employees should be disarmed also, Come on, Mayor - dismiss your bodyguard! Have the same security as We the People!

[ED]

Rest in peace buddy.. You are missed

[cheryl]

he looks so young young enough to get his behind a job god bless this man's family i am forever everyday grieving the lost of my 18yr old son who was three days shy of his 19th birthday when he was murdered 10-2-06 the killers was a 29yr old blk man who had just turned 29 the day before he shot and killed my son and the driver was 24yrs old some driver both of their a** were caught at the same time as my son lay on the operating room table at california hospital dying from their 11 gunshots that they felt necessary to kill my child i hope and pray somthing is done about these fools out here destroying some ones family gosh that hurts these fools must of never felt how it feels to lose someone you love so much i hope they rot in hell and i hope they catch this man's killer he deserves to be locked and be someones little b**** for life.

[BIG]

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER!!! MY EARS ARE TO THE GROUND!!! THAT COWARD WILL BE FOUND AND JUSTICE SERVED!!! I'LL MISS YOU MAN AND IT WAS A BLESSING TO KNOW YOU!! RISE UP PEOPLE AND TAKE OUR STREETS BACK!!!!

[CV]

This story is skewed. Theres definitely a SPIN on this story. Sorry for the loss but please remember theres always more to a story than whats told.

And no body better handle NOTHING! Let it all play out in courts...you take it into your own hands and all you will do is start a war.

[M. Hicks]

The death of Mylus Mondy has totally shaken our family. Mr. Mondy, as we all called him, was a big strong man with a big heart and the ablilty to build homes, create blueprints, and do lots of things related to construction. He worked for both of my parents, on several projects and they loved him. He did beautiful work and and he was always dependable. They also referred him several other construction jobs and people were always pleased with his work.
How dare these thugs cut down the life of such a great person, who loved to travel, loved to talk, and was doing something with his life. He was a college graduate, and he was successful at fulfilling his own dreams. Apperantly, these worthless young men didn't have any dreams. So they stole someone elses dreams. I'm sure their family is embarressed by them, they should be!
Mylus, You will not be Forgotton!

The Hicks Family

[steve]

we miss you at work bro. may god give strength to your family. rest in peace.

[Naomi Green Gipson]

Mylus, Junior as we called him, is my first cousin's son. I live in Beaumont, Texas. Junior was like a little brother to me and espically to my brother Robert. I ask your prayers for his sister Ora Mondy, brother Lawerance Monday, and our family. Ora lives in New Orleans and Lawerance is a California resident. God bless.

[Douglas Adashefski]

I was horrified to hear that another one of my co-workers was murdered in cold blood by some criminal with a firearm. I have very fond memories of many conversations with Mylus while I worked at LAX as a Customs Inspector. His spirit rests in God's gentle hands now. God's judgment rests on his killers. May the peace of Christ fill the hearts of all of Mylus' family, friends and acquaintences.

[onealdawlg]

Hadn't seen him in years, but all I know is he was a good guy. Worked hard, laughed alot, and always had a good attitude. It really bothered me that this happened. That is exactly why I left L.A. a long time ago. Miss some things about the city, It was my home a long time. But not the knuckleheads, be they black, brown, or white.

[windu]

I offer sincerest condolences to Mr. Mondy's family.

I am a former Ladera Heights resident and have used the BofA ATM there many times -- in daylight. At night, I would use the ATM in Ralph's right next door or make a purchase and get cash back. I recommend that everyone do the same regardless of neighborhood. Don't use outdoor ATMs at night when all grocery stores give cash back. (Wait to make deposits until daytime.)

For the guy that asked about whether this is in Inglewood, the answer is "probably yes" (but it doesn't matter, does it?). Ladera Center is right where Inglewood, City of LA, and unincorporated LA County meet. I know the homes just to the north of the bank are in Inglewood. I'm sure Ladera Heights and Inglewood residents are livid.

[May]

I met Mondy in 1985. I have always thought he was one of the most pleasant persons I have known. He always had the biggest smile for everyone. Mondy, I will miss you very much. I am so sad for all of us who have known you. I hope I make it to heaven, so I can see you again.

[stuff happens keep it movin]

wells it suck that this man was killed but he should of minded his own business trying to be a hero and looked what happened he end up on this blog it sad that i'm saying this but the good that comes from this is that there is one less person on the freeway and to all the people who pointing all the fingers well it all your fault it your kids,your family people who have known for years you hear them talking and bragging about what they did and you dont say anything you see them changing the way they talk the way they talk there friends who they hang around without the thugs,drugs,gangs,money, and sex there wouldn't be any jobs or an economy so on this isnt the last days god isn't coming nor does he cares he a big kid with an ant farm so go on with your life mind your own business and don't go out of your house at night and you'll be alright people died everyday only if they can speed up the pace so the freeways are clear

[Mark]

I hope the Homicide report or Mr. Mondy's family keeps us informed about the progress of the case against these two scum bags who killed him.

[timothy miller]

My heart goes out to the family of Mr. Mondy. I can not believe some of the stupid things people say on these blogs (I guess I should not be surprised judging from their spelling). I have used that same teller machine for years (easily could have been me). It does matter Inglewood or Ladera, Mr. Mondy lost his life. Let's be a little more tactful people. Rest in peace Mr Mondy and God speed to your family.

[CAROLYN FORTENBERRY]

MAY JR REST IN PEACE... I REMEMBERED JR WHEN IS I WAS GROWING UP HERE IN MISSISSIPPI HE WAS OLDER THAN ME BUT I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS KIND AND GENTLE SPIRIT HE HAD ABOUT HIM. ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE. IT'S SO TERRIBLE FOR SOME PUNK TO TAKE HIS LIFE THE WAY THEY DID. BUT I FEEL THAT HIS SPIRIT IS WITH THE LORD AND WE WILL SEE HIM AGAIN ONE DAY!!!

[Mary F.]

I would like to give my condolences to Mylus' family. I worked with Mylus for a long time in L.A. He made me smile every day with his silly jokes and laughter. He brightened my life in so many ways. I will always remember him. Thank you for giving him to us - he was truly special.

[syscom3]

The Daily Breeze is reporting that both of the accused have been found gilty of this murder.

http://www.insidesocal.com/crime&courts/2009/07/jurors-convicted-killer-in-atm.html#more