For Immediate Release

October 24, 2025

Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson today announced felony charges against a Kansas City man for his role in a fatal road rage shooting that took place last month in northeast Kansas City. 

Laken Logan faces 2nd Degree Murder, two counts of Armed Criminal Action, and one count of Unlawful Use of a Weapon. *

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 the defendant, cut them off, aggressively braking in front of them, and driving at excessive speeds. The victim’s vehicle drove slightly ahead of the defendant’s vehicle and multiple flashes were seen coming from the suspect’s vehicle, then the victim’s vehicle hit the median. The defendant’s vehicle then fled. 

On Oct. 21, detectives received the results of a search warrant tracking the defendant’s car, placing the defendant in the area of the shooting.

During an interview with detectives, the defendant 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.

The defendant is being held on a $750,000 cash only bond. 

*Charges are only accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until the defendant is either found guilty or pleads guilty.

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Media Contact: 

Jazzlyn Johnson

Director of Communications 

Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office 

415 E 12th Street

Kansas City, MO - 64106

(816) 929-1289 

jazzlyn.johnson@jacksongov.org 

https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com