Several people have been shot near Interstate 75 in Laurel County, Kentucky, according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s office.
Several people have been shot near Interstate 75 in a rural area in Laurel County, Kentucky, located south of Lexington, according to the sheriff’s office. “I-75 is closed at mile marker/Exit 49, and U.S. 25, nine miles north of London due to an active shooter situation,” the Laurel County Sheriff’s office said in a post on Facebook. “Numerous persons have been shot near I-75.” Kentucky State Police Trooper Scottie Pennington said via social media the suspect “has not been caught at this time.
Please avoid the area. We will provide more details once they are available.” The governor said he’s hearing “initial reports” from the state police and the state’s Office of Homeland Security. “Together we are actively monitoring the situation and offering support in any way possible. Please pray for everyone involved,” he said in another statement on X. London, Kentucky, is located around 80 miles south of Lexington.
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