{UAH} ACTIVE SHOOTER IN KENTUCKY - AVOID I-75 NEAR EXIT 45 -Numerous people have been shot so far

Gunman on the loose near Ky. highway after ‘numerous persons’ shot as gov urges commuters to avoid road: ‘Please pray’

By Reuters

Published Sep. 7, 2024, 8:07 p.m. ET

Kentucky police reported an “active shooter situation” on Saturday evening near Interstate-75 in London, Kentucky, where “numerous persons” have been shot in traffic.

The incident began just before 6 p.m. about nine miles outside of London, when officers were called for reports of multiple vehicles being fired at on Interstate 75 in Laurel County, multiple media accounts said. The shots were reportedly coming from a wooded area or an overpass.

“Please avoid I-75 around Ext 49. Until further notice! Use alternative route do not be any where in that area,” London Mayor Randall Weddle said on Facebook.

Police officials said the suspect had not been caught.

Law enforcement officers gather on the I-75 highway after reports of multiple people shot about nine miles north of London, Kentucky, U.S. September 7, 2024.via REUTERS

Kentucky state Trooper Scottie Pennington wrote on Facebook, “The suspect has not been caught at this time and we are urging people to stay inside.”

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear wrote on X: “Kentucky, we are aware of a shooting on I-75 in Laurel County. Please avoid the area. We will provide more details once they are available.”

He also asked that residents, “Please pray for everyone involved.”

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