In the quiet, early morning hours of Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas, the life of 40-year-old Moneke Denice Glass was tragically cut short. A resident of Amarillo, Ms. Glass was a mother and a certified nursing assistant, known for her kind and sweet nature.
The events leading to her death began to unfold at approximately 2:55 a.m. when the Amarillo Police Department received reports of a shooting at a residence located in the 800 block of South Maryland Street.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered a scene that spoke to the violence that had just occurred. Multiple spent cartridge casings were found scattered in the street and in the yards of two homes.
Inside one of the residences, officers found Moneke Denice Glass suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency medical services were immediately rendered at the scene, and she was quickly transported to a local hospital for further treatment. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Ms. Glass succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead.
The Amarillo Police Department's Homicide Unit is actively investigating the shooting as a homicide. In the immediate aftermath, authorities cordoned off the area as crime scene investigators began the meticulous process of gathering evidence. The police have reached out to the community for assistance, urging residents in the vicinity of South Maryland Street to check any outdoor or doorbell camera footage from between 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. on the morning of the incident.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Moneke Denice Glass, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation remains ongoing as her family and community mourn the loss of a woman who dedicated her life to her children and her work caring for others.
