Victoria Kilpatrick, the mayor of Sayreville, mentioned in an announcement that “the truth that she was taken from us by a despicable felony act makes this incident all of the extra horrifying.”

Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey mentioned he was “surprised” by the “act of gun violence,” including that Dwumfour “had already constructed a fame as a dedicated member of the Borough Council who took her duty with the utmost diligence and seriousness.”

In an announcement about her marketing campaign on the Sayreville Republican Occasion’s web site, Dwumfour mentioned she liked and cherished Sayreville and wished to assist enhance the lives of its residents. “I’m absolutely devoted to constructing a greater, stronger Sayreville, and along with your assist, we will create a brighter future for our great city,” she mentioned.

Bob Hugin, New Jersey Republican State Committee chairman, mentioned Dwumfour’s loss of life is an act of “mindless violence.”

“We are going to keep in mind Eunice for her steadfast dedication to the group, in addition to her deep and abiding Christian religion. We’ve got the utmost confidence that legislation enforcement will deliver the perpetrators of this heartbreaking tragedy to justice. God Bless Councilwoman Dwumfour and her household,” Hugin added.