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Body of Suspected I-75 Shooter Joseph Couch Found in Kentucky; Deputy Killed

Sep 19, 2024, 01:18 AM

Kentucky State Police have discovered a body near Exit 49 in Laurel County, believed to be Joseph Couch, the suspect in the September 7 I-75 highway shooting that injured five people and resulted in the death of a deputy. The discovery comes after a 12-day manhunt that involved reallocating resources and an extensive search in the Daniel Boone National Forest. The body was found by two civilians who were live streaming on YouTube. Authorities are working to confirm the identity of the body, but they are confident it is Couch. The manhunt had caused significant concern in the community, leading to school closures in Laurel County. Trooper Scottie Pennington confirmed the discovery, and a graphic video of the scene has been circulating online.