New Jersey Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour shot dead outside home in 'despicable criminal act'
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Via: vic-eldred • 3 years ago • 192 commentsBy: Lawrence Richard (Fox News)
S E E D E D C O N T E N T
A local councilwoman in New Jersey was killed during a shooting outside her home Wednesday evening, according to officials.
Sayreville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour, a Republican, was 30 years old and described by Mayor Victoria Kilpatrick as "dedicated member of our Borough Council who was truly committed to serve all of our residents."
A 911 call reported shots fired around 7:22 p.m, the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office said. A female, identified by New Jersey Globe reporter David Wildstein as Dwumfour, was found dead in her vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds.
"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 said.
Kilpatrick called the shooting a "despicable criminal act."
A Facebook account for Detective Juan Rodriguez and Pastor Doctor Nelia Rodriguez also reported that Dwumfour was killed.
Sayreville, New Jersey Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour. (Facebook)
"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 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."
It is not immediately clear if she was the intended target of the alleged shooting.
Sayreville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour was reportedly killed following a shooting outside her apartment. (Sayreville Borough Council)
Police vehicles are seen near where Sayreville, New Jersey Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour was shot outside her home Wednesday, Feb. 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."
Community organizer Charles Kratovil 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 added, "I personally knew her to be a very kind person and public servant. May she rest in peace."
According to her LinkedIn, Dwumfour was a scrum master, with a background as an IT Business consultant.
Dwumfour was elected to the Borough Council in 2021, and her term was set to run from January 2022 through December 2024.
She received a B.A. in Women & Gender Studies from William Paterson University, located in Wayne, New Jersey.
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Read this story a little while ago. Sad stuff.
Sayreville is a small city of 42,000 people. The victim was an alderman in that town. I'm not sure how this is national news , until one sees she was a black republican.
You bet!
So, if she was a Black Democrat, it wouldn't be national news either?
Of course not, in my opinion. There are approximately 15,000 gun murders in America every year. Very few of them are national news.
“…15,000 gun murders in America…”
Groundhog day.
The same response, the same unwillingness to address the situation, and tragically…the same shit, different day.
What are the Dems doing about it? More ineffective gun laws that only affect legal and peaceful gun owners?
Confiscate all the guns?
We've already seen what they are going to do. They had full control for the last 2 years now and didn't do a goddamn thing.
Well, not entirely true. They did pass the Safer Communities Act that will do little to prevent gun murders, but at least they got to pat themselves on the back for a job well done....
We see how that went. Just like most of their other policies - a failure.
Jesus Fucking Christ. Can you give it one damned day's rest? It was front page on MSN this morning.
Ok, you tell us why this is a national news story as opposed to a local New Jersey story. .
Yeah, but some people seem to feel that they have to do the race hustle shuffle every day.
I guess their aim is to stir up racist shit to keep the pot boiling.
Yes John, if she had been a Democrat the national media would not only have picked up on it; but Brandon would have commented on it as well.
Good job! Now we are getting to the heart of why this was seeded.
If you think this article was seeded for any objective reason, I have a bridge I would like to sell you.
You are correct, why waste time on something like this when we could be posting what ads appear on truth social. Why would we waste time on the murder of an elected official? is it because she is African American that you don't care John?
Bingo!
You get the A+ today!
So you agree that if she were a Democrat the national media would have picked up on it; and Brandon would have commented on it as well?
Also, you would have posted it here as national news.
Take some chill pills. Unlike most of you I am sure, I read the story from USA Today about this murder. The woman was shot in her car near her house. No motive or suspect given. Sounds like a carjacking gone bad, although of course she could have been targeted for some reason. The point is the story doesnt have that information at all. Thus this is not, at this time a political murder. So what is it?
We are waiting as you are.
So USA Today isn't a national publication? How dare they make this national news. It's a non-story.............../S
How do you know it isn't political if there are not any reason to think so? She's a councilwoman. Councils make unpopular decisions that piss people off all the time. In cases like this it is absolutely necessary to leave no stone unturned.
You mean they took her car?
Where did you get that info?
Who said anything about a carjacker being the culprit other than JR mentioning there WAS NO motive given but it was a possibility. You really need to read more prior to commenting. Beside that, carjackers are subject to rulings by councils just like all citizens
Was this story worthy of national attention?
Since when does motive matter to leftists?
If she were black and Democrat it would be national news; Brandon would be blubbering on incoherently about gun control; and Democrats would be trying to pin it on Republicans for failing to pass stringent gun control laws.
Some would also be trying to pin the murder on a far right wing racist w/o any evidence or proof.
But we all get it. Female black Republican shot and killed is not news in leftist land.
Her job is to show up only at the funerals of black people killed by police. Their deaths are most exploitable.
Uh-oh. You stepped into 'it' this time. I, as a liberal, may not can convince you to be a whole citizen to your fellow citizens in this country, but don't even try that "race hustle" $hit on when it is evident that all conservatives want is to 'turn' liberals or dismiss our rights and privileges outright! There is a "pot boiling" and it is conservatives (and not all of conservatives at that) strirring its pot!
Has it been determined that the representative's civil rights have been violated? Did any "authority" violate her which would merit presidential 'powers' of consideration? Moreover, If this is a case of run of the mill gun violence (nothing has been called yet) why would it rise to the level of a 'wrong' warranting Kamala Harris' remarks? We all know how conservatives feel about V.P. Harris, so why mock her since you don't want her anywhere near a republican office holder anyway? Go, take care of your own.
Try not to make this any more political than it already is. Remember shame some conservatives (if y'all can).
The out of touchness with your own snark is "Breaking News!" So I will reacquaint you with Texan1211 @
Nope. You erred. I am pretty sure Greg Jones didn't get the same 'take' on that as you.
What say you, Greg? I'll wait. . . .
Do you know how remarkably out of touch that remark is? DAs are pursuing civil rights and constitutional rights violation in the Tyree Nichols case even as we write, but I should not have to drag that man into this. It's disturbing how hard some conservatives here work to not have a decent discussion with any liberal. . .and it has been going on for years now.
Just be reasonable, when and if you are able.
Hey! I thought some conservative were big on individualism. . . why are you 'haulin' Greg's load around? Let the man speak for himself! Or is individualism just a talking point in some conservative ranks?
And I am fresh out of wasting this site's 'digits' with you for now. Good night!
And there it is. Somebody bringing something as unimportant as the color of her skin. You don't even attempt to condemn the violence. Just jump straight to bullshit.
You'll have to take that up with vic.
Don't blame Vic...It was you that rushed in over her skin color.
Vic said nothing about the color of her skin. YOU did. And it is beyond disgusting behavior every fucking time an article gets seeded by him that happens to center around people of color, you jump on the "You're a fucking racist" bandwagon.
It's old, worn out, and as said previously disgusting. And yet you posit daily that there is blatant racism while stirring the shit that keeps it front and center. Not everyone buys it.
I have been watching your seeds for a long time now. If she wasnt a black Republican you wouldnt have bothered with it for 5 seconds.
I can only lead you to the water, I cant make you drink it.
If you had, you'd recall that I was right there with the shooting of Steve Scalise.
Is he black?
And exactly why would I have to take something up with Vic that YOU did? He didn't race bait this article. YOU DID. But after considering your articles and comments, that's really nothing new is it JR.
I really don't want the water you seem to be drinking.
Gee if you had read the commentary you would have seen that John stated he read the story on USA Today...............Not FOX
You mean it didn't happen!
OMG her family will be glad to hear it!
You questioned the source and therefore the information.
What information have you got, other than claiming it was a carjacking?
I was pointing out that fact that just because THIS source is FOX, they aren't the only one reporting it. And you make me think? [deleted]
I shouldn't really be referred to by anyone, should I?
I direct you to comment 2..........unless John isn't part of "we" that you are always referring to.
I guess you ability to look for other sources is diminished.
You know that is out of some peoples abilities. But at the same time they are confused by the smell of air.
And not a single one of them provided an alternative source or tried to show the reporting in this article incorrect. [deleted]
Lord only knows what you are blubbering about. I havent disputed anything about the seeded article, other than wondering why it was seeded.
Lord only knows what you are blubbering about. I havent disputed anything about the seeded article, other than wondering why it was seeded.
How cute. You think you're the troll I mentioned.
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I have the troll DMing me with their bullshit now. And like the previous few times dude is whining and crying.
Who is "DM" ing you?
Awwww, did you hurt somebodies wittle feelings???
Apparently. And I didn't even have to call them out by name. Dude KNEW exactly who I was talking about.
Do I really have to tell you that it's not you? I'm hoping you can, at least, figure that part out.
I posted an article on how to block unwanted IM's. I suggest you read it.
There were only three people on this seed who are not right wingers. It wasnt me and it wasnt AfrayedNot
Tessylo is not a dude.
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I read it. I've been receiving texts from this person for quite a while. I thought about posting a few of the screen grabs in that article.
Well, good for you.
When did I say I cared?
And there it is. The personal attack when you have nothing. Took longer than expected by here it is nonetheless.
Complain to Perrie that you are getting unwanted messgaes and she will investigate it for you.
We dont want you to be frightened.
I just had to explain to you that you weren't DMing me. You think you frighten me? That's as laughable as thinking you are in any position of authority.
First of all, if you read it and did nothing then that is on you. Second, if you post it, it is considered doxing and you will be banned.
Are you sure? Just wanting clarification.
"Doxxing (also spelled doxing) is the act of revealing someone's personal information online . Doxxing is a form of online harassment that means publicly exposing someone's real name, address, job, or other identifying data. Doxxing happens without a victim's consent, with the aim of humiliating or bullying a victim."
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I know what doxing is, but here we consider private correspondence shared with the group as doxing, since it was never supposed to be public information. It can be shared with me if there is a serious issue, but given that we can block people from contacting us, then no one has any reason to complain about unwanted IM's or PN's
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“For a Reason.”
And for just what reason is that?
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Any time an Elected Official is gunned down it should be National News no matter their sex, color, or party. I guess as a black woman who wasn't killed by the police she can't be used to further the Lefts Anti-Police, Pro-Criminal Agenda so you'd rather she not even be mentioned.
Come on, zuksam. We're discussing it here! It must have been shared by someone for us to know about it! Oh the irony, of some conservatives (and zuksam) to complain about not enough 'coverage' when the CORRECT solution is gun policy action/change, which we can be confident will NOT occur because of . . .wait for it: Some conservatives in this country.
The dead woman is a person of color for sure. The problem for her being shot/dead right now is not enough is known in the beginning of this investigation to determine why. But here her republican colleagues are fanning out on social media (I imagine the whole "group-think" type behavior is happening) to complain that she is not be given enough deference, acknowledgement, or dare I say: respect.
Well Texan1211 what should we do about this? What direction should we all take off and 'run in'?!! Using the scantiest of 'information'? Who ought we CONDEMN first, when we don't even know if it was hit job or a murder of passion?
Nope. Tell us the republican's solution/s to gun violence . . .before a 'nother local/city official is possibly shot for an unspecified reason!
When are you Americans going to admit that your country has deteriorated to be the Wild West again, and that although some may try, you're not going to be able to do fuck all about it? I feel really sorry for you, for having to live forever with rampant gun violence.
I would say its more like that movie ( for the movie buffs ) gangs of new york on a somewhat national basis , though restrained to certain geopolitical areas of contention . , because even what was considered the wild west wasn't that bad in reality , only in hollywood portrayals . .
Well, Mark, you know me when it comes to movies.
A politician in NJ was shot dead in front of her home, currently reason unknown. Yes, she was black and a republican. It would seem that shooting at politicians is starting to become commonplace. Last month in NM a person (Hispanic republican) was arrested for soliciting people to shoot at democratic politicians, I believe that four were targeted the victims were Hispanic as well.
A lot of crazies with guns are on the loose.
Sickening that so many settle their differences with murder.
The FBI is on the case. So of course we're learning nothing.
It seems being a woman, a person of color and an elected official gets trumped by having an R next to their name when some liberals determine what should not be national news.
I take it this woman's dead is front and center on conservative national media? What say you? And what exactly is conservative media saying about her death?
Perhaps you have an "update" or "new reporting" you can share and couple with your complain? Okay, I am ready. . .one more sec. . . okay, please proceed. . . . Let us have it now!
Unlike some people here I don't track what media says about every story nor have I claimed to.
I am not complaining, just observing what some above have said. You seem very confused. Or are you just making stuff up to be confrontational?
Well Right Down the Center, if you are not following the story in the media what are doing "observing" what social media is discussing? We don't 'make' or 'break' news on social media so you won't find a single or set of fall guys or gals here!
Perhaps you need access to better 'navigation' because it is you that comes off as confused and 'out of touch' right now.
Always amusing when someone makes stuff up or attempts to put words in someone's mouth and then argues a point against what that they just made up.
I am observing what social media is discussing. You know, some of the people on this social media site. Glad I could clear that up for you. But I have the feeling you are still confused or still just want to argue for the sake of arguing. Either way I am bored with you. Go be a gnat on someone elses butt.
And then they double and triple down on it rather than let it go when they have been called out on it. A little sad actually.
Taking the easy way out by 'bailing' eh? Come here, throw $hit in the middle of discussion and then make a claim of not being informed enough to pick up $hit knocked around: PRICELESS. Except there is a 'tab' to pay. . . . If some conservatives don't follow the news. . . then those conservatives are not 'fit' to address the news on social media. Like it or lump it.
For the record: Social media is not 'making' news, in order to turn and discuss news online!
Again. For the record: Social media is not 'making' news, in order to turn and discuss news online!
Again for the record read 10.1.4
Again, for the record:
Social media is discussing the news. News is found on media sites and pages. "We" are expounding on news. So it follows that some conservatives should use media sources too. For the record: "You" are not a news source, and a 'stand-alone' opinion without news context is of little meaning to the mission of News talkers!
If you have such a big problem with what I post I suggest you don't respond. I can't make you understand that which you refuse to see, especially since you insist on misinterpreting what I say or just make stuff up.
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Well, anyway, this is not about any commenter anyway! Back to the news we are commenting on: New Jersey councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour shot dead outside her home in despicable act! She will be missed by the 'many' in her city! Sending my thoughts and prayers to add to those amassed already!
I am pretty sure republicans/conservatives are 'good' with that!
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Slap fighting and meta cleaned up in thread @2.6. Play nice, please.
Amazing.
We know nothing whatsoever about the shooting.
But we have dozens of Comments.
That’s not amazing, it’s normal here.
We are explaining ourselves overtime to the 'echo chamber group' assembled here. It would be helpful to point out who is doing what so as not to c/lump or dirty us all up together. Of course, it goes without stating: We are not 'all' writing the same here! But, I will state it this time!
Kinda futile, no?
Yes. Still it is the purpose of this site to "socialize" and so we can not only spend time with the 'good' we must face the 'ugly' so that it does not mount a 'stronghold' - yes?
NJ councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour’s murder ‘does not appear’ to be politically motivated: gov
Maybe we should have waited to know something before drawing conclusions??
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