PLEASANT HILL, Mo. — A community is mourning the loss of 45-year-old Amy Coon of Strasburg, Missouri, following a tragic shooting incident that occurred on May 25, 2026, at the Price Chopper located at 2101 N. State Route 7 Highway in Pleasant Hill. Authorities have confirmed that the investigation remains active as officials continue to piece together the events that led to the deadly encounter.
Amy Coon, a Pleasant Hill native and 1999 graduate of Pleasant Hill High School, is being remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend. Her passing has left family, friends, and members of the broader community heartbroken as they reflect on a life that was deeply rooted in connection, love, and community ties.
According to the Pleasant Hill Police Department, the shooting prompted an immediate response from law enforcement on the afternoon of May 25. Investigators say the incident unfolded in the parking lot of the grocery store, where multiple individuals were present when the violence occurred. During the chaos, a 16-year-old juvenile from Pleasant Hill was also injured and was transported to a local hospital, where officials confirmed the teen is currently in stable condition.
Authorities later identified the suspect as 27-year-old Allen Prince of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, who has since been formally charged by the Cass County Prosecutor’s Office. Charges filed include First Degree Murder, three counts of Armed Criminal Action, and two counts of First Degree Assault. Officials confirmed that Prince remains in custody with no bond and is currently receiving treatment in the intensive care unit at a local hospital.
Investigators reported that during the incident, two individuals in the parking lot who were legally armed attempted to confront the suspect. Authorities say that at that point, the situation escalated further, and the suspect turned the firearm on himself. Law enforcement continues to review evidence, witness statements, and surveillance footage as they work to establish a complete timeline of events.
The sudden and violent nature of the incident has left the Pleasant Hill community shaken. For many who knew Amy Coon, the tragedy is not defined by the circumstances of her passing, but by the life she lived and the relationships she built throughout her years in the community. Friends and loved ones describe her as someone who valued family deeply and whose presence brought warmth and familiarity to those around her.
As news of her death spreads, tributes continue to emerge from those who knew her best, remembering her as a steady and caring presence whose impact extended far beyond her immediate family. Her loss is being felt not only in Strasburg and Pleasant Hill but across all communities where she left her mark.
Local authorities, including the Pleasant Hill Police Department, the Cass County Sheriff’s Department, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, are jointly handling the ongoing investigation. Officials have stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.
In the midst of ongoing inquiries, the focus for many remains on honoring Amy Coon’s life and supporting those affected by this tragedy. Her memory now stands as a reminder of the fragility of life and the enduring strength of community in times of grief.
In loving memory of Amy Coon — a mother, grandmother, and beloved community member whose life will be remembered with love, respect, and sorrow. Rest peacefully.
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