A manhunt for a suspect named Joseph A. Couch is underway in Kentucky after a mass shooting on Interstate 75 that injured five people. Couch is described as armed and dangerous, and authorities believe that he acted alone during the shooting. A counter-sniper team is monitoring the area, and authorities are searching the vast forest where the shooting occurred. The suspect purchased the rifle legally and could still be armed, according to outside sources. The search for the suspect includes 50 to 60 officers and is being led by the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office.
The suspect, a former National Guard member with a relatively clean record, was found to have shot multiple rounds at vehicles on the interstate without clear motive. This incident is considered a random act, not related to road rage. The victims, all Kentucky residents, are currently being treated in hospitals for gunshot wounds. The suspect’s cellphone was found without its battery, hampering the investigation.
Authorities are urging the suspect to surrender for the safety of everyone involved. Law enforcement officials are preparing for all contingencies and emphasizing that the suspect’s capture is a top priority to prevent future harm. The search will continue until the suspect is apprehended, with a specialized group of officers and resources allocated to this effort.
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