On February 16, 2020, authorities in Kansas City, Missouri, responded to a violent incident at the Northland Passage apartment complex located in the 6300 block of North London Avenue. The victim was identified as Kirin J. Logan, a 20-year-old Black male from Kansas City, Kansas, who had arrived at the location earlier that evening. The series of events began when Logan visited the apartment of an acquaintance, allegedly to purchase marijuana.
Forensic analysis of mobile devices later confirmed that communication had taken place regarding a transaction involving several ounces of the substance.
Witnesses at the scene reported a disturbance involving a man in a white jacket, matching the description of clothing Logan wore that night. Residents heard shouting and the command 'don't move' followed by the sound of gunfire. When law enforcement officers arrived around 8:45 p.m., they discovered Logan’s body lying in the grass between two apartment buildings. He had sustained a single fatal gunshot wound that entered his back near the right shoulder blade. Near his body, investigators located a backpack containing two Mason jars of marijuana, as well as two loaded handguns—one equipped with an extended magazine.
The investigation led police to a nearby third-floor balcony where a resident, 21-year-old Darious D. Miller, spoke to officers. Miller allegedly admitted to being the shooter at the scene. Upon searching Miller’s apartment, detectives found a 9mm handgun, an assault rifle, cash, and additional jars of marijuana. Spent shell casings were discovered both on Miller's patio and on the ground below, corroborating the trajectory of the gunfire. Initially, a clerical error by the police department led to the accidental release of Miller's name as the deceased, but this was quickly corrected to identify Logan as the victim.
Prosecutors charged Miller with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, and delivery of a controlled substance. The evidence established that while Logan was armed and possessing drugs at the time of his death, he was shot from behind. In August 2020, Miller pleaded guilty to the charges in Platte County Circuit Court. Authorities noted that the tragedy highlighted the deadly risks associated with drug transactions, regardless of the quantity involved. Miller was subsequently scheduled for sentencing, facing a potential prison term of up to 20 years for his role in the homicide.
