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Active Shooter on I-75 in Kentucky Leaves Seven Injured, Five Seriously, Suspect at Large

Sep 8, 2024, 01:40 AM

An active shooter incident occurred on Interstate 75 near London, Kentucky, resulting in multiple victims. The Laurel County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the highway was closed at mile marker 49 due to the situation. Reports indicate that at least seven people were injured, with some injuries resulting from a traffic accident at the scene. Five people were seriously injured, and nine vehicles were hit. The suspect, who is believed to have fled into a wooded area, remains at large. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has urged residents to avoid the area. Authorities are conducting a manhunt for the gunman, who is considered armed and dangerous.