Elenora Bernard, a well-known Caribbean-American Businesswoman was found beaten to death at her home in Brooklyn, New York by NYPD.
The police found Bernard’s body in her home after responding to a 911 call. It was later determined by the medical examiner that she died of asphyxiation.
This news created a great sadness in the Brooklyn community as many mourn the tragic death of Bernard a beloved community Activist.
Andre Hooper, who lived next door to Bernard was arrested by authorities as a person of interest but has now been charged with murder.
Vincent Benjamin a neighbor of Bernard’s wondered if there is anything that could have been done differently and if there was anyone in the neighborhood that could have helped
It was reported that Bernard is Khari Edwards’s mother, a former candidate for Brooklyn borough president.
Bernard’s neighbor Micheline Jenty stated, “That is sad, really sad. I can’t sleep because anytime when I come and sit here, she would be there talking to me.”
Former New York City Council member Dr. Una Clarke who represented the 40th congressional district shared a statement on the passing of Elnora Bernard, “ I have known Eleanor Edwards for over 40 years. Community and Business leader in the Trinidadian/Caribbean American business leadership One of the Founders of the Minority Women’s Business Enterprise. Her Cultural and Civic Engagement among Caribbean Americans have been invaluable. Her tragic passing has left a void that cannot be filled in our community,” with a broken heart emoji.
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