Police looking for person of interest, shut down Kentucky interstate after reports of multiple shot
London, Kentucky Mayor Randall Weddle said seven people were injured in Saturday night's incident.
LONDON, Ky. -- Police shut down Interstate 75 near London, Kentucky, Saturday evening following reports of an active shooter.
Seven people were injured from an incident along I-75, according to London Mayor Randall Weddle. Not all of those injured had been shot, there was a traffic accident at the scene as well, Weddle said.
ABC News confirmed at least two of the people injured were taken to UK HealthCare, conditions not disclosed.
A suspect has not been captured, Kentucky State Police Trooper Scottie Pennington said, and he urged residents to stay inside and keep avoiding the area.
The sheriff's office released a name and photo of a person of interest, 32-year-old Joseph A. Couch, who is "considered armed and dangerous." The terrain where he is believed to be is "very rugged," according to the mayor.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said in a statement on X the highway was closed in both directions at exit 49 and that he was monitoring the situation.
The Louisville office of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is assisting the state police in the investigation, the agency announced.
Further details about the incident weren't immediately revealed.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
