Statement per Chairman Rob Bengivenga:

“I am incredibly shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Eunice, she was a bright and shining young woman who deeply cared about her community as a public servant in Sayreville. She had a bright future ahead of her, and this senseless act of violence took that away from her and her loved ones.

My thoughts and prayers are towards her family, friends, and the residents of Sayreville during this awful time.”

From ABC News: Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour of Sayreville was shot and killed on Wednesday night.

At around 7:22 p.m., Ms. Dwumfour inside her car outside her home, with multiple gunshot wounds, officials said.

Her Nissan SUV was towed from outside her townhouse off Points of Wood Drive.

Officials say it appears she crashed the car down the street on Samuel Circle.

The Republican Councilwoman received the oath of office last year.