Authorities arrested a 26-year-old man Wednesday after a shooting near the Orange County Courthouse that prompted a lockdown and a heavy law enforcement response in downtown Orange County.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said Kenneth Jerome Logan Jr., 26, was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon after deputies responded to reports of shots fired at a parking garage adjacent to the courthouse.
Logan faces multiple charges, including attempted first-degree murder with a firearm, two counts of aggravated battery with a firearm involving domestic violence, false imprisonment and battery, according to the sheriff’s office.
Quick Guide
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Parking garage near the Orange County Courthouse |
| Incident | Reported shooting |
| Suspect | Kenneth Jerome Logan Jr., 26 |
| Arrest | Wednesday afternoon |
| Reported victim | Woman known to the suspect |
| Injuries | Woman was not injured |
| Response | Courthouse lockdown and law enforcement sweep |
| Charges | Attempted first-degree murder with a firearm and other charges |
Deputies Respond to Shots Fired Near Courthouse
According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the parking garage at approximately 11:25 a.m. after receiving reports of shots fired.
When deputies arrived, they found a woman who officials said had been shot at by someone she knew. The woman was not injured in the incident.
The sheriff’s office said Logan left the area after the shooting. Deputies later located him and took him into custody during the afternoon.
The incident resulted in a significant police presence around the courthouse and surrounding downtown area. Witnesses reported seeing helicopters flying over the area as authorities responded to the situation.
Courthouse Placed on Lockdown
The Orange County Courthouse complex was placed on lockdown while deputies conducted a sweep of the area, according to the sheriff’s office.
The response affected people who had business at the courthouse, with some visitors temporarily uncertain about whether they could enter the building or attend scheduled hearings.
The lockdown and police activity also caused traffic disruptions around the courthouse.
People Describe Confusion During the Response
The shooting response affected nearby workers and people who had scheduled court appearances.
Immigration attorney Milena Portillo, who works across the street from the courthouse, said she normally parks in the garage where the shooting occurred.
Portillo said the police activity and traffic situation were stressful for people working in the area.
Another person, Xander Pena, said he initially was unsure whether he would be able to reach a scheduled court hearing because the courthouse appeared to be shut down.
Pena later told Spectrum News 13 that he was able to enter the courthouse, although his hearing was postponed.
Investigation Continues
The sheriff’s office said the woman involved in the incident was not physically injured. Authorities have identified Logan as the suspect and filed multiple charges related to the shooting and alleged domestic violence.
As with any criminal case, the charges are allegations, and the defendant is entitled to due process through the court system.
Authorities have not indicated in the information provided whether additional charges could be filed as the investigation continues.
What to Know
The shooting occurred around 11:25 a.m. Wednesday at a parking garage next to the Orange County Courthouse. Deputies said a woman was targeted by someone she knew but was not injured. The suspect, Kenneth Jerome Logan Jr., was arrested later that afternoon and faces several charges, including attempted first-degree murder with a firearm.
The courthouse was temporarily placed on lockdown while law enforcement searched the area, affecting scheduled court proceedings and traffic around downtown.