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From CBS News: As a manhunt stretched into a third day Monday for a suspect in a shooting on a Kentucky interstate that wounded five people and struck 12 vehicles, authorities vowed to keep up a relentless search as the stress level remained high for a rural area where some schools canceled classes.
Authorities have been searching a rugged, hilly area of southeastern Kentucky since Saturday evening, when a shooter began firing at drivers on Interstate 75 near London, a small city of about 8,000 people located about 75 miles south of Lexington.
With suspect Joseph A. Couch, 32, still at large, numerous area school districts canceled classes for Monday. State police Master Trooper Scottie Pennington, a spokesman for the London state police post, urged area residents to lock doors, keep porch lights on and monitor security cameras. The search was focused on a remote area about 8 miles north of London.
“If you’re uncomfortable or you think somebody’s outside your home, call 911,” London Mayor Randall Weddle told CBS affiliate WKYT-TV on Monday. “… With the amount of units that’s here, somebody’s going to get to you and they’re going to get to you quickly.”
The Kentucky State Police just announced on social media Monday afternoon, “a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Joseph Couch. He is 5’10”, 154 lbs., and considered armed and dangerous.”
If you see him or know of his location, call any of the following law enforcement agencies and do not approach.
🚓 KSP Post 11 London: 606-878-6622
🚓 Crime Stoppers: 606-682-1013
🚓 County Communication: 606-878-7000
🚓 Laurel County Sheriff’s Office: 606-864-6600 (2/2)— KY State Police (@kystatepolice) September 9, 2024
Schools in central Kentucky have cancelled classes Monday and residents tell @cbenavidesTV they “are on edge” as the deep-woods search for a man who is believed to have shot and wounded five people near Interstate 75 enters its third day. pic.twitter.com/vEDrXXEwbx
— CBS News (@CBSNews) September 9, 2024
According to a social media post, a local community member has allegedly spotted Couch on a trail camera.
Update On Laurel County Kentucky Shooter: Despite the efforts of law enforcement, a community member has spotted the suspect Joseph Couch on a local trail cam. #i75 #josephcouch #activeshooter #kentucky pic.twitter.com/TppztOPNg3
— WeSolveCrime (@WeSolveCrime) September 9, 2024
In a Facebook post on Sunday, Laurel County Sheriff’s Office released photos of Couch’s car which was found abandoned near I-75, in the area of the shooting.
The Sheriff’s Department also announced that a rifle case was found in the vehicle, and an AR-15 rifle was found in the same area as the car. But no sign of Couch himself.
Local residents generously donated food and water for those involved in the manhunt on Sunday.
Kentucky school districts in the area have canceled class, and people have been told to lock their doors, keep their porch lights on and monitor security cameras. https://t.co/063rUbjltl
— FOX19 NOW (@FOX19) September 9, 2024
HIGHWAY HORROR: Gunman opens fire on Kentucky interstate, ‘numerous’ people shot
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