In the early morning hours of March 28, 2026, tragedy struck in Amarillo, Texas, when 40-year-old Moneke Denice Glass was killed in a shooting at her home. A beloved mother and a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant at The Heritage Convalescent Center, her sudden and violent death sent shockwaves through the community.
The Amarillo Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 800 block of South Maryland Street at approximately 2:55 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple spent cartridge casings in the street and the yards of two residences. Inside her home, they found Ms. Glass suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency medical services transported her to a local hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.
Further investigation by homicide detectives revealed the heartbreaking circumstances of her death. Authorities believe that Moneke Glass was asleep inside her home at the time of the shooting and was not the intended target of the gunfire that tragically ended her life. This senseless act of violence cut short the life of a woman described by her family as a sweet and kind lady who lived for her children.
In the wake of the shooting, the Amarillo Police Department issued a plea to the public for assistance in the ongoing homicide investigation. They urged residents in the vicinity of the 800 block of South Maryland Street to check their outdoor or doorbell cameras for any video footage captured between 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. on the morning of the incident. Amarillo Crime Stoppers has offered a reward for any information that leads to an arrest in the case. As of now, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Moneke Denice Glass. The investigation remains active as her family and community await answers and justice.
