Active Shooter on Interstate-75 Near London, Kentucky: Several Injured
Kentucky police reported an active shooter on Interstate-75 near London, Kentucky, with multiple people injured. The shooting began around 6 p.m., with shots coming from a wooded area. A person of interest, deemed armed and dangerous, remains at large. Residents are advised to avoid the area.
Kentucky police have reported an active shooter situation on Interstate-75 near London, Kentucky, where multiple individuals have been injured in traffic. The incident began just before 6 p.m. when reports surfaced of multiple vehicles being fired at on the interstate in Laurel County.
According to the Louisville Courier-Journal, between four and six people were injured in the attack. Details about the injuries have not been released, and the suspect remains at large. Authorities have named a 32-year-old man as a person of interest, cautioning the public to consider him armed and dangerous.
London Mayor Randall Weddle and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear urged residents to avoid the area, emphasizing safety and the ongoing investigation. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives has joined local law enforcement in response to what they termed a critical incident.
(With inputs from agencies.)