Eunice Dwumfour

A 30-year-old councilwoman in the borough of Sayreville, New Jersey, was found shot to death in her car on Wednesday, according to authorities.

“I send my condolences to Councilwoman Dwumfour’s family and friends, her governing body colleagues, and the entire Sayreville community.” She also served as a member of the Human Relations Commission, according to the Sayreville [website](http://www.sayreville.com/Cit-e-Access/webpage.cfm?TID=87&TPID=8835). “On a personal note, I can’t adequately express my feeling of sorrow at the loss of a friend.” “In the past few years, we have seen many changes including a worldwide pandemic, but despite all, Sayreville still stands strong because of residents like you.” The vehicle then took off down the road and crashed into other parked vehicles, the affiliate reported. “Beyond her dedication to our community, I can share that she was a woman of deep faith and worked hard to integrate her strong Christian beliefs into her daily life as a person and a community leader,” the mayor said.

Borough Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour was found shot to death in her vehicle near her home Wednesday night, authorities said.

"We remember Eunice for how she lived, not for how she died," Sayreville Republican Chair Karen Bailey Bebert said in a statement. "She was a woman full of life. The fact that she was taken from us by a despicable criminal act makes this incident all the more horrifying.” A Republican, she won her seat on the Sayreville Borough Council in 2021. A Facebook photo of the couple together mentions a "traditional marriage" and lists the date as Aug. "I heard loud gunshots, at least five in a row, and then I think there was a little delay and then I think five more. "She was shot while returning back home," he wrote. "It was bad, it had to be bad.” On Thursday afternoon the door to the storefront nearest to it on the first floor was padlocked shut. The sign listed hours for the church for Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. "Hi everyone - I am looking for a new role and would appreciate your support. Dennehy, said the FBI has some involvement in the Dwumfour case.

Sayreville Borough Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour was killed Wednesday evening. She was found in the vehicle with "multiple gunshot wounds.".

She had a background in information technology and previously worked as the director of churches for Champions Royal Assembly, according to her LinkedIn page. "I send my condolences to Councilwoman Dwumfour’s family and friends, her governing body colleagues, and the entire Sayreville community." I remember saying to her I see you at the HRC meeting tomorrow not knowing tonight was going to be the end of her life," the post said. I was looking forward to meeting her tomorrow in our monthly meeting. The fact that she was taken from us by a despicable criminal act makes this incident all the more horrifying,” she wrote. “She was a woman full of life.

The 30-year-old was found shot and killed in her SUV on Wednesday night in Sayreville.

“I send my condolences to Councilwoman Dwumfour’s family and friends, her governing body colleagues, and the entire Sayreville community.” “On a personal note, I can’t adequately express my feeling of sorrow at the loss of a friend.” “She was soft spoken, a very gentle woman and even in a contentious situation would maintain her composure.” “She embodied Sayreville and will be terribly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her.” While in college, she worked as a part-time EMT in Passaic County. [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). She was also active in her church, Champions Royal Assembly in Newark. A member of the borough’s human relations commission, Dwumfour said she moved to the Parlin section of Sayreville “because of the tremendous public safety work the borough does.” “She was the embodiment of Sayreville, living the American Dream, overcoming challenges with grit and a smile,” Bailey Bebert said in a statement. No motive in the killing has been revealed. “Beyond her dedication to our community, I can share that she was a woman of deep faith and worked hard to integrate her strong Christian beliefs into her daily life as a person and a community leader,” the Democratic mayor said in a statement Thursday. Borough administrator Glenn R.

Dwumfour, 30, was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds after her white Nissan SUV crashed near the Camelot at La Mer apartment complex in Sayreville, the ...

She was a woman full of life,” she said. “Eunice was a dedicated member of our borough council who was truly committed to serve our residents. “I send my condolences to Councilwoman Dwumfour’s family and friends, her governing body colleagues, and the entire Sayreville community.” and a part-time EMT. There was a car rolled down to the end of the hill, lights on. There was one bullet hole in the passenger door and a bunch of bullet holes in the driver door. “She was shot while returning back home. She was not up for reelection until 2024. “She was an amazing friend, a woman who loved God,” they wrote, with one saying they saw her that morning “not knowing tonight was going to be the end of her life.” The doors were open.” [Mahesh Chitnis](https://www.facebook.com/lionmaheshchitnis/posts/pfbid02294C9eRQLRbEguJVGDRXRSACRsuEqxHyVv8M3z8GP1JN1igeeuX8d1dThpxi9gHAl) said she was “still processing the news.” “Her career of public service was just beginning, and by all accounts she had already built a reputation as a committed member of the Borough Council who took her responsibility with the utmost diligence and seriousness,” Murphy said in a statement.

An active homicide investigation is underway after 30-year-old Eunice Dwumfour died in a shooting on Wednesday.

"I am stunned by the news of Sayreville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour's murder last evening in an act of gun violence," Murphy said. "The fact she was taken from us by this despicable criminal act makes this incident all the more horrifying." Government leaders in New Jersey reacted to Dwumfour's death in public comments shared on Thursday. Eunice Dwumfour, of Sayreville, succumbed to her injuries after unknown perpetrators shot her several times, the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. She had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the prosecutor's office. A homicide investigation is underway as authorities work to locate a suspect.

Police are searching for any motive in the murder of Sayreville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour on Wednesday night.

The New Jersey State Police are supporting the ongoing investigation, and I urge anyone with information to contact either the Sayreville Police or the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office." I send my condolences to Councilwoman Dwumfour's family and friends, her governing body colleagues, and the entire Sayreville community. "I am stunned by the news of Sayreville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour's murder last evening in an act of gun violence. Dwumfour was elected to the council in 2022. Sayreville Police and Middlesex County officials are investigating the incident. Happy with her daughter, and she was living the life, the American dream.

SAYREVILLE - Investigators continue to search for clues and information in the violent slaying of a local councilmember, whose shooting death remains a ...

"I heard loud gunshots, at least five in a row, and then I think there was a little delay and then I think five more. Dwumfour had been elected to the council as a Republican in November 2021 and served just over one year. She also served on the Public Works and Recreation committees. She was found dead and alone in her car by police. A 911 call reported shots fired around 7:22 p.m, according to investigators. Police have revealed no motive for the killing and no suspects.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said the "shocking," "awful" murder of Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour "does not appear to be related" to her political position.

“The FBI is aware of that incident and we are working with all of our partners in order to find out more about that incident,” said James Dennehy, the FBI special agent in charge of the Newark field office. Cops have said it appears that the gunman had targeted Dwumfour, and Murphy said that “there’s no evidence it was accidental.” [told WNYC Thursday ](https://www.wnyc.org/story/ask-governor-murphy-why-new-jersey-expanding-access-birth-control)that the murder late Wednesday — in which the 30-year-old Republican was repeatedly shot in her SUV, which then crashed with her slumped over the wheel — felt “very specific.”

On the evening of Feb. 1, New Jersey Republican Councilwomen, Eunice Dwumfour, was shot outside her home in Sayreville.

Remember to include the url or headline of the article plus your name and town and/or state. The New Jersey State Police are supporting the ongoing investigation, and I urge anyone with information to contact either the Sayreville Police or the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office.” “I ask everyone to take a moment and remember the Councilwoman and keep her and her family in our prayers,” Middlesex County Democrat Chairman Kevin McCabe told The Globe. “Her career of public service was just beginning, and by all accounts she had already built a reputation as a committed member of the Borough Council who took her responsibility with the utmost diligence and seriousness.” The motivation for the shooting remains unknown and police have yet to identify a suspect, The Sayreville Police Department responded to the scene, and upon arrival, the officers found councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour in her car.

Who Killed NJ Councilwoman? FBI Releases Statement; Hunt for Shooter, Motive Ongoing. Sayreville council member Eunice Dwumfour, a Republican who won an upset ...

"She seemed to have it all, she was happy. She was a pastor at an African Christian church in Newark. He said he couldn't recall the last time a gunman killed an elected official in the state. Sayreville Mayor Victoria Kilpatrick praised her for her faith. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Dwumfour was found with multiple bullet wounds by officers responding to a 911 call around 7:30 p.m.

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Dwumfour, who relatives said married her husband in November, was elected to her first term in Nov. “I believe because she’s a minority. “I believe color played a role,” Martey said. “That was a hit. That was an assassination.” Neighbors believe they may have seen the gunman flee toward the nearby Garden State Parkway, a major artery that runs up and down New Jersey.