Broward Man Arrested After Domestic Stabbing of Woman and Teenager

Suspect fled scene but was later apprehended after high-speed chase and crash

Mar. 28, 2026 at 10:57pm

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A 34-year-old Broward County man has been arrested and charged with two counts of premeditated murder and two counts of attempted felony murder after allegedly stabbing a woman and a teenage girl in a domestic-related incident on Friday night. The suspect, identified as Eric Senat, fled the initial scene but was later located, leading deputies on a high-speed chase before crashing his vehicle and being taken into custody.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents involving serious physical harm are unfortunately all too common, and this case highlights the need for continued vigilance and support services to protect vulnerable victims. The fact that a teenager was also allegedly targeted raises additional concerns about the safety of minors in these situations.

The details

According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a report of a domestic-related stabbing in Deerfield Beach around 11:30 pm on Friday. They found a woman suffering from stab wounds and transported her to the hospital. The suspect, Eric Senat, had fled the scene by the time deputies arrived. Several hours later, around 3:30 am, deputies located Senat's vehicle in Pompano Beach and attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but Senat refused to stop. He led deputies on a chase before crashing his car into a fence and fleeing on foot, at which point he was apprehended. A teenage girl was also found inside Senat's vehicle, suffering from stab wounds. Both Senat and the teenager were taken to the hospital for treatment.

  • On Friday, March 28, 2026 around 11:30 pm, deputies responded to a report of a domestic-related stabbing in Deerfield Beach.
  • Around 3:30 am on Saturday, March 29, 2026, deputies located Senat's vehicle in Pompano Beach and attempted to conduct a traffic stop.

The players

Eric Senat

A 34-year-old Broward County resident who has been charged with two counts of premeditated murder and two counts of attempted felony murder in relation to the domestic stabbing incident.

Broward Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that responded to the initial domestic stabbing report, located the suspect, and apprehended him after a high-speed chase and crash.

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What’s next

The Broward Sheriff's Office stated that they have contacted the Florida Department of Children and Families regarding this case, as their Special Victims and Crime Scene Units continue to investigate. The suspect, Eric Senat, is being held in custody and will face a judge to determine bail.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the urgent need for greater resources and support services to address domestic violence in local communities. While the details are still unfolding, it is clear that more must be done to protect vulnerable victims, especially women and children, from harm.