LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: The search is continuing today, September 13th, 2024 for Joseph A. Couch who is wanted in connection with the mass shooting on I-75 near exit 49 in Laurel County on Saturday, September 7th, 2024.
We can be contacted at: the Laurel County Sheriff's office at 606-864-6600 or personal message the Laurel County Sheriff's Office Facebook or on a cell phone using the Sheriff's office app send a message or email to .
We encourage anyone with any information to contact us. Information will be strictly confidential.
Laurel County Sheriff John Root reminds everyone to stay vigilant, stay aware of your surroundings, and check on your neighbors.
Joseph A. Couch, age 32, of Woodbine, KY is wanted in connection to a highway shooting that took place on September 7, 2024 on I-75 near London, KY.
Couch's vehicle has been recovered off exit 49 near a US Forest Service Road. Also an AR rifle was recovered near I-75 in the vicinity of the car that was recovered.
Law enforcement is actively searching in the area. If you have information on the whereabouts of this person, please call London/Laurel County 911 at 606-878-7000 or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
Do not approach! Suspect is considered ARMED and DANGEROUS.
The investigation continues. Updates will follow.
Sheriff John Root
Sept. 13th, 2024 - 11:30 A.M.
Friday update Shooting Investigation
