1 week Ago By USA TODAY
Authorities in Laurel County, Kentucky continue to look for the suspect in a shooting that caused an , about , according to a social media post made by the around 2:30 a.m., Sunday.
Laurel County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched around 5:30 p.m. Saturday after reports of a gunshot victim on I-75.
Nine vehicles were shot at on both sides of the roadway with five individuals injured. Authorities closed I-75 for more than three hours while searching for a suspect. The highway reopened around 9:30 p.
m., Saturday. Investigators paused the search overnight and contained the area.
The search and active investigation is set to continue at dawn Sunday, according to the Laurel County Sheriff's Department was identified as a person of interest in the investigation. He's described as a white male, 5-foot-10, weighing approximately 154 pounds. He is considered armed and dangerous.
More than a dozen first-response agencies are assisting the investigation, according to Laurel County officials. "I understand that the community is seeking more answers, but this is all the information I have at this time," London Mayor Randall Weddle wrote in a "Let’s keep the victims, their families, and all of our first responders in our thoughts and prayers." "Be vigilant," Weddle told WYMT when asked what residents should do.
"Stay home and be vigilant there." Kentucky, we are aware of a shooting on I-75 in Laurel County. Law enforcement has shut the interstate down in both directions at exit 49.
Please avoid the area. We will provide more details once they are available. — Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear).
