Authorities in Kentucky have initiated a manhunt following a shooting along Interstate 75 near London on Saturday evening that resulted in several injuries. The incident, which took place around 6:00 PM local time, involved gunfire directed at vehicles traveling on the highway.
Seven individuals were injured, with some suffering gunshot wounds and others harmed in related highway collisions. Thankfully, no fatalities have been reported.
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office has identified 32-year-old Joseph A. Couch as a person of interest and has warned the public that he is considered armed and dangerous. The shooting reportedly originated from a wooded area or an overpass near the highway.
The Kentucky State Police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) are actively searching the rugged terrain surrounding the area.
Residents are advised to avoid the vicinity and report any sightings of Couch to law enforcement. Governor Andy Beshear stated that the situation is under close watch, and hospitals in the region, including Saint Joseph London and the University of Kentucky Medical Center, are treating patients with minor injuries from the incident.
