A manhunt is currently underway in Kentucky after a shooting near Interstate 75 left five people injured. The incident happened on Saturday near the town of London, about 80 miles south of Lexington.
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office reported that the shooting occurred around 9 miles north of London. The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Joseph A. Couch, is considered armed and dangerous. Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors and keep their doors locked.
All five victims are in stable condition. The police have closed a section of Interstate 75 as they search for the suspect. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is assisting local authorities in the search.
Local officials are asking anyone with information about the suspect’s whereabouts to contact their 911 call center.
The authorities have not yet disclosed the motive behind the shooting. Investigations are ongoing, and they are working to gather more information about the incident and the suspect’s intentions.
The type of weapon used in the shooting has not been disclosed by the authorities yet. They are still investigating the incident and gathering more details.
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