On Wednesday, February 8, 51-year-old New Jersey councilman Russell Heller was allegedly killed by a former employee, 58-year-old Gary Curtis.According to ABC, the murder occurred at approximately 7 am in a parking lot outside the PSE&G Central Division in Franklin Township. Authorities accused Gary Curtis of approaching Russell Heller outside the latter's vehicle before shooting him dead.I Meme Therefore I Am 🇺🇸@ImMeme0Another NJ councilman was shot dead just a week after slaying of Eunice Dwumfour.Russell Heller, 51, was found dead just after 7 a.m. in the Somerset parking lot of PSE&G, the local energy company where the Milford Republican worked.What is going on with NJ?17690Another NJ councilman was shot dead just a week after slaying of Eunice Dwumfour.Russell Heller, 51, was found dead just after 7 a.m. in the Somerset parking lot of PSE&G, the local energy company where the Milford Republican worked.What is going on with NJ? https://t.co/A5Su8mo9SAThe New York Post reported that 3 and a half hours after Heller's murder, investigators recovered the suspect's body in a parking lot in Bridgewater Township, where he was found dead from what is believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.While Curtis' alleged motive behind the killing remains unknown, Somerset County Prosecutors stated that it most likely stemmed from a workplace dispute unrelated to Russell Heller's political position.Russell Heller was a long-time employee of PSE&GIn an official statement, Milford Mayor Henri Schepens addressed Russell Heller's murder.Officer Lew@officer_LewICYMI: New Jersey Republican Councilman Russell Heller SHOT DEAD One Week After KILLING of Republican Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour.. Heller was KILLED 55 Miles form the location Republican Eunice Dwumfour was Murdered..4829ICYMI🚨: New Jersey Republican Councilman Russell Heller SHOT DEAD One Week After KILLING of Republican Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour.. Heller was KILLED 55 Miles form the location Republican Eunice Dwumfour was Murdered.. https://t.co/mpK2JbHWKoSchepens said:"The Milford Borough Council is deeply saddened by the loss and our hearts go out to his family. He was so full of life, it's just unbelievable that he's gone. Something like this has never happened in borough history. We are very shaken by this."A Franklin Township Police Department spokesperson noted that the killing was a personal matter and that Gary Curtis was not tied to any politically motivated organization.The spokesperson stated:"Preliminary investigation has revealed that the shooting was an isolated incident and Mr. Heller was the intended target."Evan Hock@ECHock7@CongressmanKean One must ask the thorny question, which is: Are these political hits on NY GOP representatives? Given the political climate these days, and the high stakes of an ideology in play, let this not surprise us. A man incited by careless, antagonistic rhetoric could be in view here.2@CongressmanKean One must ask the thorny question, which is: Are these political hits on NY GOP representatives? Given the political climate these days, and the high stakes of an ideology in play, let this not surprise us. A man incited by careless, antagonistic rhetoric could be in view here.In an official statement by PSE&G, a spokesperson noted that Heller had been with the organization for over a decade.Their statement read:"We are heartbroken by the tragic death of Russel Heller, senior distribution advisor at PSE&G. Russell was an admired employee and a supervisor with over 11 years of service with PSE&G."As Heller was shot outside of a PSE&G office, the organization is providing support for any employees traumatized by the shocking occurence.The organization noted:"This event is tragic and disturbing, and we are offering support to our employees as they process this. We are cooperating with law enforcement with respect to their investigation."Congressman Tom Kean@CongressmanKeanI am shocked and saddened by the tragic murder of Milford Councilman Russell Heller. Russell was an outstanding public servant who proudly represented the river town he loved. My prayers are with his family and the Milford community.389I am shocked and saddened by the tragic murder of Milford Councilman Russell Heller. Russell was an outstanding public servant who proudly represented the river town he loved. My prayers are with his family and the Milford community.New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean also celebrated the victim's years of service. Kean said:"I am shocked and saddened by the tragic murder of Milford Councilman Russell Heller. Russell was an outstanding public servant who proudly represented the river town he loved. My prayers are with his family and the Milford community."Bernard@ClastonB@simonateba Is it open season on New Jersey Republicans or is it a coincidence?672@simonateba Is it open season on New Jersey Republicans or is it a coincidence?The New York Post reported that Heller left behind a daughter. His murder occurred just a week after the unsolved killing of Eunice Dwumfour, a New Jersey councilwoman fatally shot outside her home.While investigators have noted that the death of two political figures in such a short period of time is concerning, they do not believe the shootings are related.