Coral Springs police officers responded to a wellness check at a home in the 800 block of Northwest 127th Avenue around 10 a.m. on Wednesday April 1, 2026 after a friend expressed concern following a phone conversation with Nancy Metayer Bowen. Upon arrival they discovered the 38-year-old Coral Springs Vice Mayor deceased inside the residence from gunshot wounds.
The scene was secured as investigators from the Coral Springs Police Department began processing evidence from the single-family home in this northwest Broward County neighborhood where Metayer Bowen had lived with her husband. The incident was quickly classified as a domestic violence-related homicide with no other individuals injured at the location.
Nancy Metayer Bowen was the first Black and Haitian American woman elected to the Coral Springs City Commission in 2020 and re-elected in 2024 before being appointed vice mayor. She was a passionate advocate for community development immigrant issues and civic engagement in South Florida serving as vice chair of the Florida Democratic Party. Her death has sent shockwaves through the city of Coral Springs where she was known for her dedication to public service and positive impact on residents in the 800 block of Northwest 127th Avenue.
The suspect was identified as her husband Stephen Bowen who fled the scene after the shooting. He was apprehended later that day in Plantation at the Landmark Towers apartment complex with assistance from the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. Bowen was taken into custody without incident and is being held as the primary suspect in what police have described as a domestic violence incident. No additional suspects are being sought at this time.
The shooting occurred inside the residence in the 800 block of Northwest 127th Avenue a quiet suburban street in northwest Coral Springs known for family homes and community-oriented living. Police Chief Brad Mock confirmed at a news conference that the case is being investigated as a domestic violence incident with no immediate threat to the public. The location is part of a master-planned community that prides itself on safety and neighborhood stability making the tragedy particularly shocking for residents in this part of Broward County.
The Coral Springs community and Haitian American leaders have expressed profound sorrow over the loss of a rising public servant whose work touched many lives. Tributes have highlighted Metayer Bowen’s commitment to advocacy and her role as a trailblazer in local government. Family friends and elected officials have offered condolences while the city processes the sudden death at the home on Northwest 127th Avenue.
The Coral Springs Police Department continues its active investigation into the April 1 incident at the 800 block of Northwest 127th Avenue with full cooperation from the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact detectives while emphasizing the isolated nature of the domestic violence case. As the probe advances the focus remains on providing clarity and support for the family of Nancy Metayer Bowen in Coral Springs Florida.