A 26-year-old man faces nine criminal charges including attempted first-degree murder after authorities say he ambushed a woman in the Orange County Courthouse parking garage, shooting at her twice and striking her with his firearm in a violent domestic attack that forced the entire courthouse into lockdown.

Ambush Attack At Courthouse Parking Garage

Kenneth Logan Jr. broke into a woman’s vehicle and waited inside the Orange County Courthouse Parking Garage for her to return from court proceedings, according to investigators. When the victim emerged from the courthouse, Logan fired two shots at her before physically assaulting her by hitting her in the back of the head with the gun, authorities reported. The attack occurred in a location typically considered secure due to its proximity to law enforcement and court operations.

The violent incident triggered an immediate lockdown of the Orange County Courthouse that lasted several hours as deputies launched an extensive manhunt for Logan. Officials have not disclosed the specific time or location where Logan was ultimately apprehended, though the search concluded with his arrest the same day as the attack.

Nine Serious Charges Filed

Prosecutors charged Logan with attempted first-degree murder with a firearm, two counts of aggravated battery with a firearm marked as domestic violence, armed burglary with a firearm, burglary of conveyance with assault and battery, robbery with a firearm, aggravated stalking identified as domestic violence, false imprisonment with a weapon, and battery classified as domestic violence. The domestic violence designations on multiple charges indicate an existing relationship between Logan and the victim. Logan could face a judge for his first court appearance as early as Thursday.

Pattern Of Escalating Violence

The extensive list of charges reflects what investigators describe as a premeditated attack involving multiple criminal acts. Breaking into the victim’s car to lie in wait demonstrates planning and stalking behavior. The combination of firearms charges, false imprisonment, and robbery suggests the incident involved more than just the shooting itself. The courthouse location adds another dimension to the case, as such facilities maintain enhanced security measures specifically designed to prevent violent incidents. The victim’s condition has not been publicly disclosed by authorities at this time.