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Covington PD looking for help from the public in Christmas Day murder

By Echo Day on January 30, 2023

Providing an update to city leaders during a public safety meeting last week, Covington's police chief said the department needs help from the public to make an arrest in a recent homicide. Adel "Alex" Elrafei was shot to death on Christmas Day while operating Bull Market, the Covington-based gas station he owned for many years. Police said he was found near the counter where … [Read more...] about Covington PD looking for help from the public in Christmas Day murder

Community holds balloon release for Bull Market owner

By The Leader on January 1, 2023

        [metaslider id="11732"] 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 … [Read more...] about Community holds balloon release for Bull Market owner

Covington PD investigating Christmas Day murder at Bull Market

By Echo Day on December 25, 2022

The Covington Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a man at Bull Market on Christmas Day. Adel A. Elrafei, 57, of Ripley, was found unresponsive by customers at approximately 1 p.m. Sunday. Police said he was found near the counter where the cash register was opened and  an undetermined amount of property was missing. He was pronounced dead on the … [Read more...] about Covington PD investigating Christmas Day murder at Bull Market

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