A domestic disturbance on March 8, 2026, in Humboldt, Kansas, ended with the death of 43-year-old John P. Kent. When Kent arrived a verbal altercation occurred between him and the woman’s boyfriend, 25-year-old Malachi I. Davis. Davis fired one shot from his vehicle that struck Kent in the chest.

Emergency services responded to the 1000 block of Sycamore Street around 5:10 p.m. Kent was transported to Allen County Regional Hospital and was later pronounced dead. Davis fled but was located by the Kansas Highway Patrol during a traffic stop near La Harpe and booked into the Allen County Jail. He has been charged with second-degree murder and made an initial court appearance. The investigation is ongoing.

If anyone in Humboldt knew John Kent, was present that afternoon, or has information about what led up to the confrontation, please share what is known.