KANSAS CITY – A former member of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club was sentenced in federal court last week for his involvement in separate assaults against members of rival motorcycle clubs.
Mark A. Cottman, aka “One Shot,” 51, of Kansas City, Mo., was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to 110 months in federal prison without parole for assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, possession of a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, and assault resulting in serious bodily injury in aid of racketeering, according to the United State’s Attorney.
On Sept. 17, 2022, Cottman and 12 other members of the Pagan’s and their support club, the Los Valerosos, chased and forced a lone rival gang member from the road in Blue Springs, Mo. Various members of the Pagan’s and Los Valerosos were armed with firearms and at least one axe handle. Cottman, who was a Pagan’s prospect at the time, and the others confronted the victim on the side of the roadway and ultimately, the victim was shot seven times, with wounds to his knee, thigh, forearm, biceps, buttocks and back of his leg. Several weeks later, Cottman received his Pagan’s patch, becoming a member of the Pagan’s…