> At a Glance
> – Coconut Creek officers found Jean Dominique Foureau, 34, and a woman dead inside a home early Saturday
> – Investigators believe Foureau shot the woman-his former partner and mother of his child-then himself
> – Foureau had been a chief resident at Broward Health Medical Center and served as a National Guard surgeon
> – Why it matters: The tragedy highlights domestic violence risks; help is available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233
A weekend 911 call for a disturbance ended with the discovery of two bodies and a murder-suicide investigation in Coconut Creek, Florida.
Police say Jean Dominique Foureau, an emergency-room physician, killed the woman he once shared a child with before turning the gun on himself inside a home on Acardian Trail.
The Discovery
Officers arrived around 4 a.m. on January 3 after a disturbance report and found both victims already deceased, according to NBC 6 and the Miami Herald.
The woman’s name has not been released, but authorities confirmed she and Foureau were previously a couple and shared parenting responsibilities.
Foureau’s Background
- Chief resident in the emergency department at Broward Health Medical Center
- Battalion Surgeon in the Florida Army National Guard
- Training at Broward Health ended in 2024; hospital says he has had no affiliation since
Broward Health stated:
> “While he completed a portion of his medical training within our health system, that training concluded in 2024, and he has had no affiliation with our organization since then.”
Ongoing Investigation
Coconut Creek police have classified the case as a murder-suicide and continue to gather evidence.
Domestic-violence resources remain available around the clock for anyone in crisis.
Key Takeaways
- Double fatal shooting occurred inside a home on the 4800 block of Acardian Trail
- Authorities believe Foureau shot the woman before taking his own life
- The former couple shared a child; the child’s current status was not disclosed
- Investigation is active; officials urge anyone experiencing domestic violence to seek help
Police have not released additional details as the probe continues.
