Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.Milford Councilman and PSE&G supervisor Russell Heller wasSomerset County Prosecutor’s Office
Heller’s death came a week after Sayreville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour was shot dead outside her home. OfficialsSomerset County authorities said Heller’s shooting was an isolated incident related to "disciplinary actions." It previously also said the killing was “not politically connected with his elected office or political affiliation.”
Authorities found Curtis with a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a parking lot in Bridgewater, where he was later pronounced dead, according to the prosecutor’s office. They haven’t said how they tracked him down.Russ Heller via Facebook. Williams said Curtis didn't elaborate about why he was dismissed, but he'd mentioned filing a complaint to the federal Equal Opportunity Employment Commission alleging harassment sometime in either 2021 or 2022, according to the report.
PSE&G declined to comment on Friday afternoon and has not responded to additional questions about Curtis’ employment history with the company. Following the shooting, spokeswoman Rebecca Mazzarella said Heller “will be sorely missed by all and our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.”Milford Borough Clerk Karen Dysart said he was born and raised in town, and his family had also served in local office. She said Heller lived next door to his parents.