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An active shooter situation broke out Saturday, leading to the shutdown of Interstate 75.
The situation is happening in Laurel County, Kentucky, near London.
As of around 7 p.m., the shooter was not in police custody, Kentucky State Police spokesperson Scottie Pennington posted on Facebook.
The interstate shutdown is near Exit 49 and U.S. Route 25, about nine miles north of London, according to officials. The interstate reopened both north and southbound around 9:30 p.m.
While there are an estimated four to six victims as of 7:40 p.m., the mayor of London said on Kentucky Sports Radio the shooting does not appear to be random and that some victims were injured as a result of a car crash, not being shot.
Police are still searching for 32-year-old person of interest, Joseph A. Couch.
Here’s what we know about London, Kentucky:
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Where is London, Kentucky?
London is a city located in Laurel County, Kentucky.
A 2020 Census estimated the population of the county to be roughly 63,000, with the county seat in London.
How far is London, Kentucky from major cities?Roughly 90 miles from Lexington.About 154 miles from Louisville.Roughly 95 miles from Bowling Green.About 100 miles from Frankfort.What’s in Laurel County, Kentucky?
At the crossroads of I-75 and Highway 80, in the southeastern portion of the state, Laurel County sits ready for economic development and growth, according to the London-Laurel Economic Development Authority.
The county is home to 17 manufacturers, 12 distribution warehouses and five food production sites.
Currently, the county is working on the development of at least six different sites from industrial park development to new construction opportunities for future economic development and investment.
Contact reporter Olivia Evans at [email protected] or 502-582-4144.
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