Maisha Coon was found dead in a hotel room, having been shot by her boyfriend.

After the murder, he then intended to harm her family but was apprehended by police.

Maisha was from Trenton, New Jersey and a Mother to two daughters who were “the pride and joy of her life.”

Her family said Maisha was “a beacon of love and light, known for her immense heart, radiant style, and infectious laughter.”

AGE: 49
LOCATION: Bensalem, Pennsylvania
CAUSE OF DEATH: Shot
DATE OF DEATH: January 15
SUSPECT: Orenthia Upshur (51)
RELATIONSHIP TO VICTIM: Boyfriend
STATUS: Charged with criminal homicide