Active Shooter Incident Shuts Down Interstate 75
An active shooter situation along Interstate 75 south of Lexington resulted in multiple people being shot. Authorities have closed the highway and are actively monitoring the situation. Governor Andy Beshear has called for prayers and promised to provide more details as they become available.
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Authorities have reported an active shooter situation along Interstate 75 in a rural area south of Lexington, leading to multiple casualties.
The Laurel County Sheriff's Office confirmed the incident on Facebook, stating 'numerous persons' were shot and that the interstate is closed 9 miles north of London.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced via social media that the situation is being actively monitored, calling for prayers and pledging to provide further updates as they come in.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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