Manhunt resumes after multiple vehicles shot at on Kentucky highway

A manhunt continues for a second day in the US state of Kentucky after a number of people were shot on a highway near the city of London on Saturday.

The incident began at about 17:30 local time (21:30 GMT). Police arrived and found nine vehicles had been shot into, near Interstate 75.

Seven people have been injured, five of those seriously, according to the Laurel County Sheriff.

🚨Kentucky Highway Shooter Still on the Loose After Injuring Multiple Motorists

A gunman who opened fire on motorists along Interstate 75 in rural Kentucky is still at large, leaving 5 people shot and causing a crash that injured 2 others on Saturday.

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Authorities have named Joseph A Couch, 32, as a person of interest and say he is considered armed and dangerous.
A manhunt continues for a second day in the US state of Kentucky after a number of people were shot on a highway near the city of London on Saturday.

The incident began at about 17:30 local time (21:30 GMT). Police arrived and found nine vehicles had been shot into, near Interstate 75.

Seven people have been injured, five of those seriously, according to the Laurel County Sheriff.

Authorities have named Joseph A Couch, 32, as a person of interest and say he is considered armed and dangerous.

By BBC News