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Dead Body Believed to Be I-75 Shooting Suspect Joseph Couch Found in Kentucky

Sep 19, 2024, 12:39 AM

Kentucky State Police have discovered a dead body near Exit 49 in Laurel County, close to the site of the I-75 mass shooting that occurred on September 7. The body is believed to be that of Joseph Couch, the suspect in the shooting that injured five people and led to a 12-day manhunt. The dead body was found by a couple livestreaming on YouTube, and authorities are working to confirm the identity. The discovery marks the end of the extensive search for Couch, who was considered armed and dangerous.