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Community holds balloon release for Bull Market owner

By The Leader on January 1, 2023

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On December 30th, locals gathered to honor late Adel A. Elrafei who was shot and killed on Christmas. He owned Bull Market located on the northside of Covington.

 Fehnihxx Booker, a close friend to Elrafei, spoke on how the owner was more than a businessman, but a friend. Booker would come to him for advice if he needed it.

“I’m hurt, the community is hurt, it’s very troubling. I think guns and violence is terrible in our community.” Booker stated during his speech.

Bull Market will continue sales with Elrafei’s stepson, Justin Osteen, taking over the business.

 

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Posted Under: News, Public Safety Tags: adel elrafei, covington homicide, covington police, fatal shooting, murder

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  1. Tina jones says

    January 5, 2023 at 3:47 pm

    Their is still good people in our world, and town of Covington. It is so nice to see these Covington residents take time out of their schedules and have a balloon release, it definitely shows God who is love is still living in the hearts of people. Nicely done!

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