The 33 year old Edena Hines, was discovered lying on the street with multiple stab wounds after police received a 911 call at 3am.

The well-known actor Morgan Freeman is currently mourning the death of his granddaughter, who was found stabbed to death on Sunday on a Manhattan street.

A 30-year-old Lamar Davenport was found at the crime scene right in front of Hines’ apartment on West 162nd Street and was later charged with second-degree murder. Police said Davenport was in a relationship with Hines.

Morgan Freeman expressed how saddened he was about the news, he was quoted in a statement issued saying, “The world will never know her artistry and talent, and how much she had to offer.”

Edena had studies acting and was involved with teaching urban youth. She was the granddaughter of Freeman’s first wife. May her soul rest in peace

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