On October 22, 2023, a domestic disturbance at a home on the 400 block of Grant Street in Canton, Missouri, ended when 42-year-old April Denise Wolf suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head. She was found inside the residence and taken to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois, but died early the next morning, October 23, 2023.

Deputies detained her husband, Adam Wolf, who was at the scene and allegedly admitted to shooting April, saying it was accidental during a fight; officers observed signs of intoxication. Investigators recovered a .22-caliber pistol at the scene. Court records show April had filed for divorce in April 2023 and an order of protection against Adam had been entered in August 2023. Adam had also faced earlier charges that year for third-degree domestic assault in a separate incident.

Prosecutors charged Adam Wolf with murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon while intoxicated; a change of venue was granted and he pleaded not guilty. April is remembered as a devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed country drives, loud music, hunting season and social time with friends.