A multitude of individuals were fired upon during an 'active shooter' incident on a highway close to a Kentucky town.
Lexington is approximately 80 miles north of London, Kentucky.
An "active shooter" situation on Interstate 75 near exit 49 just north of London, Kentucky, resulted in the shooting of "several individuals," according to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office on Saturday evening.
Near London, nine miles north, the sheriff's office reported that the highway was closed at the exit.
Police are still searching for the suspect, Reuters reported.
Lexington, Kentucky, is approximately 80 miles north of London, which has a population of 7,600.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear told people to avoid the area.
In Laurel County, Kentucky, there was a shooting on I-75. Law enforcement has closed the interstate in both directions at exit 49. Please stay away from the area. We will provide more information as soon as it becomes available.
London Mayor Randall Weddle advised avoiding the area on his Facebook page.
Karen Kelly, the Chief of Staff to U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, tweeted about an active shooter on I75 between exits 49 and 41. The interstate was shut down, and the shooter was reportedly in the woods. Kelly prayed for the safety of those affected.
This story is developing. Please check back for updates.
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