JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal, possible road rage shooting and have released additional information in the case.
Just before 6a.m. January 12, police responded to a homicide that occurred on southbound Interstate 435 between 95th Street and K-10 Highway in Lenexa, according to a media release.
The victim, 59-year-old Michael O. Bohnsack, was driving in his white Jeep Grand Cherokee when someone shot into his vehicle, causing him to leave the roadway and crash in the ditch.
The gunshot struck Bohnsack, killing him. Police believe the suspect vehicle to be a dark-colored sedan, possibly a Ford Fusion or other similar-style body vehicle.
The suspect vehicle continued eastbound on Interstate 435 from the scene of the shooting. Based on some initial information from witnesses, it is possible that this shooting was the result of a road rage incident on Interstate 435 between the victim and suspect.
Anyone who may have information about this homicide, including any possible road rage behaviors between a white Jeep Grand Cherokee and a dark sedan, possibly Ford Fusion, on the date and time of the crime is asked to call the Lenexa Police Department at 913-825-8040 or the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).