Obituaries

Maisha Coon, Bensalem, Pennsylvania

Bensalem, Pennsylvania – Maisha Coon, a 49-year-old woman from the Bensalem area, tragically lost her life on Wednesday morning, January 15, 2025, in a heartbreaking act of violence at the Sleep Inn & Suites on Street Road.

Authorities report that Coon was shot and killed by her boyfriend, 51-year-old Orenthia Upshur, following a domestic dispute. The tragic incident unfolded in the early hours of the morning, when Upshur allegedly shot Coon in their hotel room, leading to her untimely death.

Law enforcement arrived at the scene shortly after the shooting, finding Coon deceased in the room. Upshur fled the scene and later engaged in further violent acts, including targeting a family member of Coon and firing at police officers in a tense standoff. He was ultimately apprehended by law enforcement in Trenton, New Jersey, and will face multiple charges, including murder.

The Bucks County District Attorney described the killing as an execution, further highlighting the premeditated nature of the act. The local community is now grappling with the shocking loss of a woman whose life was tragically cut short.

“Rest in peace, Maisha. We’re all so sorry for this tragedy,” one community member wrote on social media.

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