A shooting incident occurred on Saturday along Interstate 75 in a rural area south of Lexington, Kentucky, leaving multiple people injured. The Laurel County Sheriff’s office declared it an “active shooter situation” and confirmed that “numerous persons” were shot near the highway.
Authorities swiftly closed Interstate 75 nine miles north of London, Kentucky, due to the ongoing incident. The sheriff’s office also announced that a “Person of Interest” had been identified in connection with the shooting. The suspect, identified as Joseph A. Couch, a 32-year-old white male, is considered armed and dangerous, and the public is urged not to approach him. Anyone with information about Couch’s location is advised to contact the county 911 center.
A significant presence of police and fire personnel has been deployed to the scene, actively working to resolve the situation. The Mount Vernon Fire Department issued a statement urging motorists to avoid Interstate 75 and US 25.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear addressed the incident on the social platform X, stating that he is receiving updates from the Kentucky State Police and the Office of Homeland Security. He expressed that they are actively monitoring the situation and offering support in any way possible, while urging prayers for those involved. The governor promised to release further details as they become available.
