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Active Shooter on I-75 in Kentucky Near Exit 49 Leaves 10 Victims, Manhunt Underway

Sep 7, 2024, 11:56 PM

An active shooter situation has been reported on Interstate 75 near London, Kentucky. The incident, which began around 6 p.m. on Saturday, has resulted in multiple victims, with at least ten people confirmed shot. The shooter is reportedly targeting vehicles from an elevated position and may be hiding in the surrounding wooded area near Exit 49. Both directions of I-75 and South Wilderness Road have been closed, and authorities are urging people to avoid the area. The suspect remains at large, and a manhunt is underway. The Laurel County Sheriff's Office and Kentucky State Police are responding to the situation.