30-Year-old Republican New Jersey Councilwoman Shot Dead Outside Her Home

Local councilwoman New Jersey According to officials, she was shot and killed in a shooting at her home on Wednesday night.

Eunice Dwumfour was a Republican and was described as “30 years old” by Victoria Kilpatrick, Mayor of Sayreville. “dedicated member of our Borough Council who was truly committed to serve all of our residents.”

A 911 call reported shots fired According to the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, it occurred around 7:22 pm. David Wildstein of the New Jersey Globe identified Dwumfour as the female suspect.

“This is an active and ongoing investigation anyone with information or surveillance footage of the area is asked to call Detective Rebecca Morales of the Sayreville Police Department at 732-727-4444 or Detective Michelle Coppola of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office 732-745-3477,” The prosecutor’s office stated.

Kilpatrick described the shooting as “a great experience.”It is a heinous crime.“

The death of Dwumfour was also reported by a Facebook account belonging to Detective Juan Rodriguez and Pastor Dr Nelia Rodriguez.

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Eunice Dwumfour, New Jersey Councilwoman, Sayreville
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“We are so heartbroken to announce that our friend, Councilwoman from Sayreville, part of our HRC (Human Relation Commission), our personal friend, a woman of God Eunice Dwumfour was [murdered] tonight in Sayreville,” The couple wrote. 

They also added “She was an amazing friend, a woman who loved God. We were just at our HRC meeting January 5th 2023 and I just saw her this morning at the store. 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. I can’t stop crying. She was 30 years young and full of life.”

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It is unclear if she was the intended victim of the shooting. 

Eunice Dwumfour (Sayreville Councilwoman) was reportedly shot and killed outside her apartment.
(Sayreville Borough Council).

Police cars can be seen near the scene where Eunice Dwumfour, New Jersey Councilwoman, was shot and killed outside her home on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
(WNYW)

“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 in to her daily life as a person and a community leader,” Kilpatrick continued. “On a personal note, I can’t adequately express my feeling of sorrow at the loss of a friend.”

Charles Kratovil, a community organizer, also reported the death.

“A huge loss for the Sayreville community as Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour was shot and killed at approximately 7:20pm causing a crash near Samuel Circle & Check Avenue,” Kratovil tweeted.

He said, “I personally knew her to be a very kind person and public servant. May she rest in peace.”

Eunice Dwumfour (New Jersey Councilwoman) was shot at her home in Sayreville on Wednesday February 1, 2023.
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According to LinkedIn, Dwumfour is a scrum master with an IT Business background.

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Dwumfour was reelected to the Borough Council in 2021. Her term will run from December 2022 through December 2024.

She was awarded a B.A. William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey, awarded her a B.A. in Women & Gender Studies.