May 26, 2026

Woman dead, teen injured after shooting at KC area grocery store

Posted May 26, 2026 1:00 PM

KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement are investigating a deadly shooting outside a grocery stor in the Kansas City suburb of Pleasant Hill, Missouri.

Just before 4:30p.m. Monday, Pleasant Hill emergency personnel responded to a reported shooting at the Price Chopper, 2101 N. State Route 7 Highway in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, according to a media release.

Photo courtesy KCTV
Photo courtesy KCTV

Three individuals were shot during the incident.

A 45-year-old woman who was shopping at the store, died at the scene, according to Police Chief Tommy Wright.  

A 17-year-old boy who works at the store was hospitalized after the shooting.  A 27-year-old suspect, who suffered a self-inflicted wound survived. He was transported to a hospital and then placed in custody, according to police.

Emergency responders arrived quickly on scene. The Pleasant Hill Police Department continues to investigate the incident and the circumstances surrounding it. Check the Post for more information as it is released on Tuesday.