LAUREL COUNTY, Ky – Law enforcement in Kentucky say numerous people have been shot along an interstate highway.
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The London Police Department released a photo of a person of interest in the shooting.
32-year-old Joseph A. Couch is considered to be a person of interest in the shooting. He is also considered to be armed and dangerous.
Interstate 75 has since been reopened and authorities continue to search for Couch.
Kentucky, we are aware of a shooting on I-75 in Laurel County. Law enforcement has shut the interstate down in both directions at exit 49. Please avoid the area. We will provide more details once they are available.
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) September 7, 2024
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that his office is aware of the shooting and law enforcement has shut down the highway in both directions in the area. Beshear asks for people to avoid the area.
“I am receiving initial reports from the Kentucky State Police and our Office of Homeland Security — together we are actively monitoring the situation and offering support in any way possible. Please pray for everyone involved,” Beshear said.