The Pleasant Hill community is grieving the heartbreaking loss of 45-year-old Amy Coon of Strasburg, Missouri, following a tragic shooting on May 25, 2026, at the Price Chopper located along North State Route 7 Highway. Her sudden passing has left family members, friends, and neighbors devastated as they struggle to process a tragedy that unfolded in broad daylight and shocked the entire community.
Amy Coon, a Pleasant Hill native and graduate of Pleasant Hill High School’s Class of 1999, is being remembered for the love and kindness she shared with others throughout her life. Loved ones describe her as a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend whose presence brought comfort and warmth to those around her. Her passing has created an unimaginable emptiness for the many people whose lives she touched over the years.
According to the Pleasant Hill Police Department, officers responded quickly on the afternoon of May 25 after reports of a shooting in the parking lot of the grocery store. Investigators say multiple people were present when the violence unfolded. Authorities confirmed that a 16-year-old juvenile from Pleasant Hill was also injured during the incident and transported to a nearby hospital. Officials later stated that the teen remains in stable condition as recovery continues.
Investigators identified the suspect as 27-year-old Allen Prince of Pleasant Hill, Missouri. The Cass County Prosecutor’s Office has since filed charges including First Degree Murder, three counts of Armed Criminal Action, and two counts of First Degree Assault. Officials confirmed Prince remains in custody without bond while receiving treatment in the intensive care unit at a local hospital. Authorities also stated that two armed individuals in the parking lot attempted to intervene before the suspect reportedly turned the firearm on himself.
As investigators continue reviewing evidence, surveillance footage, and witness statements, many community members are left searching for answers and trying to understand how such violence could happen in a familiar and everyday setting. Local agencies, including the Pleasant Hill Police Department, Cass County Sheriff’s Department, and Missouri State Highway Patrol, remain actively involved in the ongoing investigation and say additional updates will be released as more information becomes available.
While the investigation continues, those closest to Amy Coon are focusing on remembering the life she lived rather than the tragedy that ended it. Tributes continue pouring in from friends, former classmates, and loved ones who remember her caring spirit and strong connection to the community. Though her life was taken far too soon, Amy’s memory will continue living on through the family she loved, the friendships she built, and the many lives she touched along the way.
