Kentucky police responded to reports of an “active shooter situation” near Interstate 75 in London, south of Lexington on Saturday evening. Mayor Randall Weddle confirmed that seven people were injured, with some hurt in a vehicle accident and not all from gunfire. Fortunately, there were no fatalities reported.
A “person of interest” has been identified in connection with the shooting and is considered armed and dangerous. Authorities warned the public not to approach the individual. The incident began around 6 pm local time when multiple vehicles were fired at on the interstate in Laurel County, about nine miles outside London.
Kentucky state trooper Scottie Pennington urged people to stay indoors as the suspect had not been captured. Governor Andy Beshear advised residents to avoid the area and called for prayers for those involved. London, a small city with about 8,000 residents, is located about 100 miles northwest of the state capital Frankfort.
The situation is still developing, and authorities are working to apprehend the shooter. Residents are urged to stay informed and follow safety precautions. Reuters and the Associated Press contributed to the initial report on the incident.
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