Music Legend Clarence Avant’s Wife Jacqueline Avant Shot And Killed In Home Invasion Robbery
Heartbreaking news: Clarence Avant, a legendary music exec who was just inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, had a home invasion robbery on Tuesday where his wife of 54 years Jacqueline Avant was shot and killed, according to TMZ.
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The news site reports that the horrific incident happened Tuesday night in the Trousdale Estates a high-end area neighboring Beverly Hills. Law enforcement told TMZ that Beverly Hills PD got a call at 2:30 AM for a home invasion.
The caller told the dispatcher someone had been shot but by the time they arrived, Jackie had already been rushed to a nearby hospital. Clarence was also home at the time but as of right now, it is unclear if he too was injured during the robbery.
It was noted that Jackie served as the President of the Neighbors of Watts, which a support group that focused on child care. She was also on the Board of Directors of UCLA’s International Student Center. Jackie was just 81.
We will continue to keep you updated as this story develops.