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See Bounty Hunters, Fred and Sheila McCoy's Personal Video after First Reward Check for Body Discovery of I-75 Shooter in Laurel Co., KY

 

The McCoys were bounty hunters actively seeking the Interstate 75 shooting suspect and live-streaming their search

LONDON, KY - The City of London is reporting that on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, Mayor Randall Weddle and Trooper Scottie Pennington presented Fred and Sheila McCoy with the first of several checks they will receive as part of the $35,000 reward for locating the body of Joseph Couch.

Joseph A. Couch was identified as the active shooter suspect in the Saturday, September 7, 2024, Laurel County incident on Interstate 75 north of London, KY off Exit 49.

Fred and Sheila McCoy were well armed bounty hunters actively seeking the Interstate 75 shooting suspect and live-streaming their search in Laurel County.

London Mayor Randall Weddle and KSP Trooper Scottie Pennington presented the first check of $10,000 from WB Transport in London to the McCoys on Tuesday morning.

Mayor McCoys KSP

L to R: Mayor Randall Weddle, Sheila McCoy, Fred McCoy and KSP Trooper Scottie Pennington

According to The City of London: "The brave actions of Fred and Sheila McCoy were instrumental in bringing closure to this tragic event, and we are deeply thankful for their assistance."

Also, a special thanks to WB Transport for their generous contribution to the reward fund.

Fred and Sheila McCoy later Tuesday after the Check Presentation

 

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