Kentucky authorities say multiple people have been shot along Interstate 75 in a rural area south of Lexington.
Man accused of animal cruelty after horse, pony found starving on south Bexar County propertyDriver arrested, accused of intoxication manslaughter in deadly Southwest Side crashSearch for shooting suspect underway after man critically injured on Northwest Side, police say– Multiple people were shot Saturday along Interstate 75 in a rural area south of Lexington, authorities said.
The Laurel County Sheriff's office said in a post on Facebook that it was an “active shooter situation” and “numerous persons” were shot near the highway. It added that the interstate was closed 9 miles north of London.A “heavy presence of police and fire personnel” was on the scene and “working diligently to address the situation,” the Mount Vernon Fire Department said in a statement. It advised motorists to avoid I-75 and US 25.
“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,” Gov. Andy Beshear said in a post on the social platform X. “Please pray for everyone involved.”Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Multiple people shot along I-75 south of Lexington, Kentucky, authorities sayKentucky authorities say multiple people have been shot along Interstate 75 in a rural area south of Lexington.
Read more »
Multiple people shot along I-75 south of Lexington, Kentucky, authorities sayKentucky authorities say multiple people have been shot along Interstate 75 in a rural area south of Lexington.
Read more »
Kentucky governor warns of shooting on I-75 south of LexingtonLONDON, Ky. (AP) — A shooting has occurred on Interstate 75 in a rural area south of Lexington, Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said in a post on the social
Read more »
South Carolina vs Kentucky NCAAF Picks & Predictions: Wildcats Dominate in LexingtonWeek 1 results bear out that South Carolina is no match for Kentucky, who didn't even need an entire game to impress in their season opener. Our college football expert will gladly lay the points with Brock Vandagriff and the Wildcats.
Read more »
Date Revealed for John Calipari, Arkansas to Take on Kentucky in LexingtonCoach Cal will be returning to Rupp Arena in February.
Read more »
Numerous people shot in Kentucky near Interstate 75, officials saySeveral people have been shot near Interstate 75 in Laurel County, Kentucky, according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s office.
Read more »