Man Arrested in Connection With Murder of New Jersey Councilwoman

A handgun was also found at the Smithfield, Virginia, residence that Bynum returned to after allegedly gunning down Dwumfour, authorities said.

Bynum was charged with first-degree murder and a pair of gun-related offenses, according to officials.

He is to be extradited to New Jersey and then booked into the Middlesex County Adult Correctional facility while he waits for a pre-trial detention hearing in the state Superior Court.