Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen was found dead at home on April 1, 2026, after a welfare check prompted by concern over missed meetings. Her husband was later taken into custody, and police are treating the case as domestic violence; reports indicate she was shot.
Bowen, 54, was the first Black and Haitian American woman elected to the Coral Springs City Commission in 2020 and served as vice mayor since 2025. She was an environmental scientist and public servant focused on sustainability, public health, and community resilience, and had plans to run for Congress.
Her death shocked local and state leaders, who praised her leadership and advocacy. Bowen had also faced personal loss months earlier with the death of her brother, Donovan Metayer, a Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting survivor.
The investigation continues as the community mourns the loss of a devoted leader and advocate.