DEVELOPING: Active Shooter Situation Shuts Down Interstate, ‘Numerous Persons’ Reportedly Shot

An active shooter situation in Kentucky has forced the closure of an interstate.

“Numerous law enforcement agencies are responding to an active shooter situation on I-75 near exit 49 in London, Kentucky. Reports indicate numerous people have been shot, though the exact number of who have been shot is unknown at this time,” Rawsalerts wrote.

“There are also unconfirmed reports of a possible sniper in the woods targeting vehicles. The suspect remains at large, and police scanners suggest there may be multiple suspects tho[ugh] this is still ongoing and unconfirmed at this time,” the post continued.

“Law enforcement has closed the interstate in both directions at exit 49 and is urging everyone to avoid the area. Emergency services are on the scene, and a large police presence is expected. This is an ongoing situation and is still developing,” it added.

#BREAKING: Numerous Law enforcement are responding to a Active shooter situation in progress on I-75 Numerous victims shot

#London | #Kentucky
⁰Currently, numerous law enforcement agencies are responding to an active shooter situation on I-75 near exit 49 in London,… pic.twitter.com/TCn47VZNvz

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) September 7, 2024

“I-75 is closed at mile marker/Exit 49, and U.S. 25, nine miles north of London due to an active shooter situation. Numerous persons have been shot near I-75,” the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook.

BREAKING: Police confirm ‘numerous’ persons shot following active shooter situation on I-75 in Kentucky pic.twitter.com/EzILsFOsiU

— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) September 7, 2024

“Kentucky, we are aware of a shooting on I-75 in Laurel County. Law enforcement has shut the interstate down in both directions at exit 49. Please avoid the area. We will provide more details once they are available,” Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said.

“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. Please pray for everyone involved,” he added.

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. Please pray for everyone involved. ^AB

— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) September 7, 2024

Louisville Courier Journal reports:

An active shooter situation has caused Interstate 75 near London, Kentucky, to be shut down, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is reporting on social media.

The Facebook post, made around 6:30 p.m. Saturday, says “numerous” people have been shot.

The shutdown is near Exit 49 and U.S. Route 25, about nine miles north of London, according to officials. Laurel County is about 90 miles south of Lexington in Eastern Kentucky. It has a population of about 62,000 and includes part of the Daniel Boone National Forest.

“Please avoid I-75 around Ext 49. Until further notice! Use alternative route do not be any where in that area! Avoid US Highway 25 as well North and South between London and Livingston,” London Mayor Randall Weddle said in a Facebook post.

EVERYONE: Please be careful. WYMT is reporting there is an active shooter situation off I-75 in London Kentucky

The London mayor posted this pic.twitter.com/tEctxLt7Ql

— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) September 7, 2024

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