Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen was found dead in her home Wednesday in what police are investigating as a domestic violence incident, authorities announced.

Police discovered Bowen's body at her residence and have classified the death as related to domestic violence, though specific details about the circumstances have not been released.

According to Fox News reporting, Bowen's husband is currently in police custody in connection with the incident, though formal charges have not been announced.

The death has prompted reactions from community and political leaders throughout the area, as news of the vice mayor's death spread Wednesday.

Bowen served as vice mayor of Coral Springs, a city in Broward County, Florida. The investigation into her death remains ongoing, with police expected to release additional details as the case develops.