Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen was shot and killed inside her home in Coral Springs, Florida. The police, who discovered her body in their home on April 1, 2026 have described it as an apparent domestic violence incident.According to a People magazine report, her husband, Stephen Bowen has been taken into custody as a suspect in her murder. Reports indicate he was arrested and booked into the Broward County jail. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostBowen was the Vice Mayor of Coral Springs, Florida, and a prominent environmentalist and public health advocate in the South Florida region. The 38 year old was the first Black woman and first Haitian American woman to serve as commissioner in Coral Springs.Nancy Metayer Bowen married her husband, Stephen Bowen, in late 2022 as confirmed by their Broward County marriage license and her social media posts. Her brother, Donovan Joshua Leigh Metayer, died by suicide in December 2025. He was a survivor of the 2018 Parkland school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and had been living with schizophrenia for about seven years.Continue reading for more details.All we need to know about Nancy Metayer BowenNancy Metayer Bowen’s recent death has drawn interest towards her personal life. Her family released a statement on her demise expressing grief over their loss.The statement was shared on Bowen’s official Instagram account. It read:“On behalf of our entire family, we are deeply saddened to share the passing of my beloved sister Nancy Metayer-Bowen. She was not only a cherished member of our family, but also a dedicated public servant who committed her life to improving the lives of others.”The statement added that throughout her time in public office, she led with “integrity, compassion, and an unwavering sense of purpose.” She worked tirelessly aiming to bring a positive change in the community. It concluded with Bowen’s family asking for privacy and sharing gratitude for everyone’s thoughts and prayers. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostNancy Metayer Bowen was a long time resident of Coral Springs, where she had been reportedly residing for 20 years. She graduated from Coral Springs Charter School where she was active in student government. She served as President of the Student Government Association.Bowen earned a Bachelor of Science from Florida A&M University. She held a Master of Health Science in environmental health sciences from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health.In 2020, she was elected as the first Black and Haitian American woman commissioner of Coral Springs. She won in a competitive six-person race with about 32% of the vote. In 2024, she was re-elected without opposition and in November 2025, she was appointed to serve a second term as the city’s Vice Mayor.On the personal front, Nancy Metayer Bowen celebrated her second anniversary with her husband in November 2024 by dedicating a sweet Instagram post to him. She wrote:“Two years with the amazing Stephen Bowen. Cheers to love, growth, and building a beautiful life together. #2YearAnniversary #HusBae #SwearingIn2024."She did not have any children of her own. She was a devoted sister, daughter and aunt. Her family described her warmth, laughter and selflessness.Bowen left a significant legacy in local government, environmental advocacy, and representation for Black and Haitian-American communities in South Florida despite her relatively short time in elected office.