Police identify Person of Interest in I-75 shooting investigation in Laurel Co. Associated Press — WTVQWTVQ

UPDATE: The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says I-75 is reopened, both Northbound and Southbound.

The sheriff says the search for the suspect continues.

UPDATE from the London, Ky. Police Department:

LONDON, Ky. (AP) — Multiple people were shot Saturday along Interstate 75 in a rural area south of Lexington, authorities said.

The Laurel County Sheriff’s office said in a post on Facebook that it was an “active shooter situation” and “numerous persons” were shot near the highway.

It added that the interstate was closed 9 miles north of London.

“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,” Gov. Andy Beshear said in a post on the social platform X. “Please pray for everyone involved.”

“We will provide more details once they are available,” Beshear said.

ABC36 News Now has confirmed a number of patients from the shooting incident were taken to UK’s hospital for treatment.

Right now, the exact number isn’t known, and the hospital tells us there are more victims en route to the hospital.