Law enforcement said that “numerous people have been shot” in the area.
In a news release, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KTC) said that I-75 from exits 41 to 59 is closed in both directions, along with KY-909 and U.S. 25, nine miles north of London, due to an active shooting situation.
“Motorists need to avoid the area,” KTC officials said.
Law enforcement closed I-75 in both directions in the area of Exit 49 on Saturday in response to an active shooter situation. (Johnnie Nicholson)
Authorities searched for an active shooter on Saturday, who law enforcement said remains at large. (Johnnie Nicholson)
Vehicles sat idle along the area of Exit 49 on I-75 on Saturday while law enforcement searched for an active shooter in the area, who reportedly is still at large. (Johnnie Nicholson)
The Lexington Police Department (LPD) told FOX 56 that officers will be escorting ambulances coming from the area of the shooting to UK Hospital with victims and that a police helicopter is on standby.
Gov. Andy Beshear posted on X around 7:23 p.m. that the situation is being monitored and asked for prayers “for everyone involved.”
Around 8:30 p.m., authorities said they had identified a person of interest: 32-year-old Joseph A. Couch. He’s described as 5 feet, 10 inches tall, and weighing approximately 154 pounds.
According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, Couch is considered armed and dangerous. Police said do not attempt to approach him.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts or location is asked to contact the London-Laurel County 911 Center by calling 911 or 606-878-7000.
Law enforcement has opened I-75 for vehicles to use the highway in both directions. U.S. 25 remains closed as authorities search for the active shooter, who is reportedly still at large.
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