In the quiet evening hours in Helena, Arkansas, a sudden burst of violence shattered the peace on Cherry Street. On a Friday night, 50-year-old Cornelius Borum, a male resident, was on the front porch of a home in the 1000 block of the street when he was struck by gunfire. The incident, which occurred around 9:30 p.m., left him with a gunshot wound to the back.
Emergency services were promptly called to the scene.
Borum was initially rushed to a local hospital for immediate medical attention. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was then airlifted to Regional One Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, for more advanced care. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, Cornelius Borum succumbed to his injuries and passed away on April 9, 2022.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the Helena-West Helena Police Department launched an investigation into the homicide. Authorities began a search for the individual or individuals responsible for Borum's death. While investigators have indicated that they have an unnamed person of interest in connection with the case, no arrests have been publicly announced. The police have appealed to the community for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case, urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward. The investigation into the death of Cornelius Borum remains ongoing as his community awaits answers and justice.
