CHESAPEAKE, Va. - A local man accused of shooting and killing a New Jersey councilwoman four months ago appeared in court for the first time Wednesday morning.
Rashid Bynum, 28, is charged with first-degree murder and two gun-related charges, which were read to him by a judge during a video arraignment that lasted only a few minutes.
New Jersey prosecutors say Bynum shot and killed Eunice Dwumfour, who was found dead in her car on February 1. Dwumfour served as councilwoman for Sayreville, New Jersey, a borough of Middlesex County.
County prosecutors say they connected Bynum to the crime through cell phone and EZ pass records, in addition to witness reports. It's believed the two knew each other through church.
According to court records, prosecutors plan to extradite Bynum back to New Jersey.
He was arrested at home without incident Tuesday on Hornsea Drive in Chesapeake.
"When I turned to my life I counted 14 to 15 law enforcement cars and plenty of offiers. They came very, very heavy," neighbor Fred Sisco said. "It's a crazy world."
Bynum's next court appearance in Chesapeake is scheduled for Friday, June 2 at 10 a.m for a bond hearing.
