Beloved radio DJ 'Uncle Jimmy' gunned down, three teens charged in his murder

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A popular former radio personality affectionately known as “Uncle Jimmy” has died after being shot outside his Kansas City home, with three teens arrested for his murder.

James Dodds, best known for his appearances on Fox Sports’ “Speak For Yourself,” was found shot around 7:15 p.m. Sunday and rushed to a local hospital in critical condition.

He was pronounced dead on Monday, cops said.

James Dodds, known professionally as "Uncle Jimmy," wearing sunglasses and headphones, sitting in a chair.

James Dodds, also know as “Uncle Jimmy,” was was found shot around 7:15 p.m. Sunday and rushed to a local hospital in critical condition. Instagram / @unclejimmydodds

Aaron Johnson, Mark Elliott Nash and Marquel McGee, all 18, were arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting, according to the Kansas City Star, which did not give further information on a possible motive.

Dodds collaborated with Fox Sports’ Jason Whitlock during his time in radio, and made regular appearances on the program “Speak For Yourself.”

“I want to do the best that I can to celebrate Jimmy,” Whitlock said. “For maybe 25 years, Uncle Jimmy was a huge part of my life,” Whitlock said on a tribute episode of his show streamed on YouTube Tuesday.

Mugshot of Mark Elliott Nash.

Mark Elliott Nash’s mugshot is pictured. Harvey County Detention Center

Mugshot of Aaron Johnson with long dark dreadlocks.

Aaron Johnson’s mugshot is seen. Harvey County Detention Center

Mugshot of AMarquel McGee.

Marquel McGee’s mugshot is pictured. Harvey County Detention Center

Former NFLer and sports broadcaster Marcellus Wiley fondly remembered Dodds in a touching tribute post on X.

“Thank you for the laughs, the wisdom, and the memories. You were truly one of one,” Wiley said in his post. “Rest easy, Uncle Jimmy. Your spirit, your humor, and your impact will never be forgotten.”