Person of interest identified after shooting near Kentucky highway leaves five injured

A shooting near a Kentucky highway left five people seriously injured, with authorities searching for a person of interest considered armed and dangerous. The incident occurred on Interstate 75 north of London, causing the road to be shut down temporarily. Nine vehicles were shot at, resulting in five people being injured, all expected to survive. Mayor Randall Weddle thanked for prayers as no fatalities were reported. Some were injured by gunfire and collisions, though details are unclear. Hospitals received multiple patients with minor injuries. The person of interest, Joseph A. Couch, 32, is being sought by authorities and was believed to be located in a remote area. Governor Andy Beshear is monitoring the situation closely, offering support. Law enforcement agencies, including ATF, are assisting in the search for Couch. Interstate 75 has fully reopened, and authorities continue to search for the person of interest. Despite the serious nature of the incident, no fatalities were reported, and all victims of the shooting are expected to recover.

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