Active shooter on the loose in Kentucky after ‘numerous people’ struck by gunfire near highway, suspect flees into woods
In Kentucky, several people were shot near Interstate 75 after a gunman opened fire and fled into the woods.
Authorities have launched an urgent manhunt after the suspect, who has not yet been identified, escaped in Laurel County, near the city of London, Kentucky.
The number of people shot is unclear and authorities have not yet commented on their condition.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said on X that his office is “aware” of the active shooter situation and urged locals to “avoid the area.”
Multiple people were shot near Interstate 75 in Kentucky after a gunman opened fire and then fled into the woods
This is a current news item and will be updated as more information becomes available.