Several people were shot near Interstate 75 in Laurel County, Kentucky in the US, CNN reported, quoting the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office.
Kentucky: In another mass shooting incident in the United States, several people were shot Laurel County, Kentucky on Sunday (local time). Kentucky State Police Trooper Scottie Pennington, CNN reported, quoting the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting occurred near Interstate 75. “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 sheriff’s office said in a post on Facebook. “Numerous persons have been shot near I-75,” the statement added.
Kentucky State Police Trooper Scottie Pennington said via social media the suspect “has not been caught at this time. We are urging people to stay inside.” Law enforcement will provide “as much information as it becomes available,” he added.
Governor of Kentucky, Andy Beshear urged people to avoid I-75 area.
In a post on X, he said, “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.”
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) September 7, 2024
Beshear added that the security forces are monitoring the situation.
In a post on X, he said, “I am receiving initial reports from the Kentucky State Police and our Office of Homeland Security — together we are actively monitoring the situation and offering support in any way possible. Please pray for everyone involved.”
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