Active shooter situation unfolding in Laurel County, KY. I-75 shut down
Republished from WEKU.
Authorities are reporting that several people have been shot in Laurel County, Kentucky.
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department said in a Facebook post that the I-75 is shut down in both directions due to an active shooter situation.
Governor Beshear posted on X, formerly Twitter, “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.”
On Facebook, London Mayor Randall Weddle said, ” Avoid US Highway 25 as well North and South between London And Livingston.”
Kentucky State Police Trooper Scottie Pennington wrote on Facebook: “The Suspect has not been caught at this time we are urging people to stay inside.”
Authorities are searching for 32-year-old Joseph Couch, whom they describe as a person of interest.
Laurel County Sheriff’s Office Facebook
Laurel County Sheriff’s Office Facebook
Originally published by WEKU.
Republished with permission.
