Sunday Morning Update
LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: As authorities continue seeking information pertaining to Joseph A. Couch, age 32, of Woodbine, KY; the search continues today for Couch who is wanted in connection with the mass shooting that occurred Saturday, September 7th, 2024 on I-75 near exit 49 in Laurel County. Couch's DOB is August 6, 1992 —he is described as being 5'10" tall and weighing approximately 154 pounds.
Law enforcement agencies are actively searching for the suspect in the area at exit 49 off Interstate 75 north of London, KY.
Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reports that: We have received a video from one of our law enforcement partners, the Kentucky State Police. The video is from a search team in the thickly wooded area of the Daniel Boone National Forest off I-75's exit 49 where suspect Joseph Couch is believed to have fled into. The video was obtained early afternoon Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
To view: CLICK —HERE FOR SEARCH TEAM VIDEO
If you have information on the whereabouts of this individual, 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.
As of Tuesday afternoon Sept. 10, 2024, a reward of $35,000.00 was being offered for information leading to the arrest of Joseph A. Couch.
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.
The suspect's vehicle was found Sat. night Aug. 7, 2024 near a US Forest Service Road at exit 49 off Interstate 75. Also an AR rifle was recovered near the interstate in the vicinity of the car that was recovered.
Updates will follow as the investigation is continues.
Sheriff John Root
September 15th, 2024
9:00 A.M.
