On a tragic evening in Glendale, Wisconsin, a mother of three, Kamonti McFarlane, a 45-year-old Black / African American female, was fatally shot outside her home on Shasta Drive. The incident, which unfolded late on the night of Monday, September 29, 2025, has been described by her family as a devastating act of domestic violence. Neighbors reported hearing screams and gunshots, with one witness recounting seeing McFarlane fall to the ground before being shot again at point-blank range.
She was rushed to a local hospital with critical injuries but succumbed to them the following day.
Known as a pillar in her community, McFarlane was a beloved dental hygienist at Milwaukee Health Services for nearly two decades, where she was known for bringing smiles to her patients' faces. Her family remembers her as a woman with a big heart and an infectious smile, someone who inspired and believed in those around her. A vigil was held at her home, where friends and family gathered, leaving behind flowers and photos in her memory. Her family made the decision to donate her organs.
In the wake of the shooting, an investigation was launched, and a suspect was quickly identified. The Glendale Police Department announced that Demonta Hambright was taken into custody in Clark County, Indiana, on the morning of September 30, 2025. His arrest followed a high-speed chase that ended in a crash, after which he attempted to flee on foot before being apprehended. Family members stated that McFarlane had been in a relationship with the man for over a year. Hambright is currently in custody in Indiana, awaiting extradition to Milwaukee to face criminal charges.
