Police: Suspected shooter purchased AR-15 same day before shooting at cars on I-75

Published: Sep 08, 2024 Duration: 00:03:13 Category: News & Politics

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Fear and uncertainty. And Laurel County tonight day two of a manhunt comes to a close for the man who police say opened fire on cars on the interstate. Yesterday evening, the man still has not been found. LA County public schools even canceled classes tomorrow. Out of an abundance of caution, Kentucky State police have now officially taken over the search for the suspect Joseph Couch. Thank you for joining us here on the night I Alex, the suspect allegedly opened fire on this portion of I 75 just north of London, Kentucky near exit 49. Police said tonight that Couch legally purchased the A R style rifle yesterday before the shooting and was in the National Guard for four years. WHS 11 nights, Alexander Goldberg and photojournalist Aspen Hester have been in Laurel County all day today and have the latest on the search. Another day closes in London, Kentucky day. Two of a manhunt comes to an end, 32 year old suspect Joseph Couch is still on the run. I was really hoping, maybe we wish that would have been last night. We hoping today we hope tonight we hope tomorrow, but this effort is not going to stop. Authorities say Couch is the suspected shooter for an attack on Saturday, five victims suffering gunshot wounds. As this continues, it becomes more stressful for the community. It becomes more stressful for the officers that are there because we're looking, we're looking and we're trying to find him. And it happened on I 75 near exit 49 a densely wooded forest. Deputy Gilbert, a cardio, the spokesperson for the Laurel County Sheriff's office says they believe couch fled on foot and is still hiding in the area. We're going to continue to contain the area. We're going to continue to have people in the woods. We're not actively searching, of course, but in strategic positions to observe authorities, they found a vehicle registered in his name in an ar 15 near the site of the shooting. Deputies also found multiple charged magazines in the car. Authorities say the weapon was purchased on the same day as the shooting. Christina De Noto was in one of the cars caught in the gunfire. We were driving on I 75 in the middle lane and all of a sudden, we just heard this loud deafening sound and my ear, my right ear started ringing. Authorities don't yet have a motive of the shooting. The London Mayor Randall Weddell has a message to the community, stay home, let the first responders do their jobs and also don't take the things into your own hands. We have trained professionals from the sheriff's office, city police state police FBI all the agencies involved. These guys are trained, let them deal with it. Authorities say the search will resume in the morning. And as many Laurel County Children stay home from school tomorrow. Authorities urge the community to stay away from the area because the suspect could be armed and dangerous. In London, Alexandra Goldberg W 11 night on your side again, police are asking residents to remain vigilant. Police are asking for anyone with tips to call Laurel County at 606878 7000 to stay up to date on the latest in this investigation. You can head to our website whas eleven.com.

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