This article was released on February 2, 2023, and re-released on Thursday, February 27th 2024 with no additional changes.
NEW YORK, NY (THE WORLD TELEGRAM NEWS) — Sayreville borough councilwoman Eunice Dwamfour was found dead on 1 February after sustaining several gunshot wounds, say the Middlesex County Prosecutors Office.
In a press release, the Prosecutors’ office says
“Today, February 1, 2023, at approximately 7:22 P.M., authorities received a 911 call reporting shots fired in the area of Samuel Circle, in the Parlin section of Sayreville, NJ. Sayreville Police Department responded to the scene, upon their arrival, officers located town councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour, 30, of Sayreville, in her vehicle who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Dwumfour had succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced on scene.”— Office of the County Prosecutor, Middlesex County
Police believe Eunice was the intended target, but have not established a clear motive. It is believed that her car traveled about 100 feet before slamming into two parked cars.
In a statement to twitter, NJ Governor Phil Murphy said the following:
I am stunned by the news of Sayreville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour’s murder last evening in an act of gun violence. 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. I send my condolences to Councilwoman Dwumfour’s family and friends, her governing body colleagues, and the entire Sayreville community.
Sayreville is a proud, tight-knit, and safe community and I know that it will come together, as it always has, in common purpose. 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. Statement by Phil Murphy to Twitter
Dwumfour, a Republican, just started her first term after being elected to the council just last year after defeating the incumbent democrat.
Police are continuing to investigate.
