Multiple people have been shot along I-75 near Lexington, Kentucky and a manhunt is underway for Joseph Couch, who is believed to be the shooter.
Here’s more from the AP:
BREAKING: Multiple people shot along I-75 south of Lexington, Kentucky, authorities say https://t.co/qIsTR4h13d
— The Associated Press (@AP) September 8, 2024
Multiple people were shot Saturday along Interstate 75 in a rural area south of Lexington, authorities said.
The Laurel County Sheriff’s office said in a post on Facebook that it was an “active shooter situation” and “numerous persons” were shot near the highway.
It added that the interstate was closed 9 miles north of London.
“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,” Gov. Andy Beshear said in a post on the social platform X. “Please pray for everyone involved.”
“We will provide more details once they are available,” Beshear said.
Lexington Police just posted this photo of the suspect on Facebook:
: Reports are that multiple people are dead. I’ve seen unofficial reports that it may be 4-6 dead.
🚨#UPDATE: Local outlets are Reporting that multiple people are deceased and others are injured. The shooter has reportedly escaped into a wooded area and has not been apprehended at this time. Authorities are urging people to stay inside. pic.twitter.com/JsGvudMZAC
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) September 7, 2024
Rawsalerts adds…
– Officials say an unknown individual opened fire from an elevated position along I-75 in Laurel County, KY
– Several vehicles were struck by gunfire, with at least five confirmed victims
– Dispatch reported that The victims were shot through their windshields.”
