KANSAS CITY —A Kansas City man faces charges for his role in a fatal road rage shooting that took place last month in northeast Kansas City.
Laken Logan, 20, faces 2nd Degree Murder, two counts of Armed Criminal Action, and one count of Unlawful Use of a Weapon, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson.
According to court records, Kansas City police were dispatched to the area of NE Chouteau Trafficway and Gardner Avenue on Aug. 23 and found the victim with apparent trauma to his head. The victim was declared deceased at a local hospital.
Based on surveillance footage and witness reports, the victim’s vehicle was driving along Choteau Trafficway when a vehicle, later identified as driven by Logan cut them off, aggressively braking in front of them, and driving at excessive speeds. The victim’s vehicle drove slightly ahead of the Logan’s vehicle and multiple flashes were seen coming from Logan's vehicle, then the victim’s vehicle hit the median. Logan's vehicle then fled.
On Oct. 21, detectives received the results of a search warrant tracking the Logan’s car, placing him in the area of the shooting.
During an interview with detectives, Logan admitted to verbally confronting the victim, wanting an apology after the victim allegedly swerved into his lane. He told detectives conflicting information about where he was intending to aim the firearm and where the firearm was located.