The suspected shooter of the Kentucky interstate attack has a military background and remains at large 48 hours after the incident.

Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, have been involved in the search for Joseph Couch.

The suspected shooter of the Kentucky interstate attack has a military background and remains at large 48 hours after the incident.
The suspected shooter of the Kentucky interstate attack has a military background and remains at large 48 hours after the incident.

Over the weekend, a man who allegedly fired near Interstate 75 in Kentucky remained at large on Monday afternoon, evading the efforts of federal, local, and state authorities.

Authorities stated that Joseph A. Couch, a 32-year-old suspect, fired his weapon at approximately 6 p.m. on Saturday near exit 49.

State Trooper Scottie Pennington described the manhunt as a "methodical effort similar to hide and seek" during an update on the search Monday afternoon.

Pennington stated that our objective is to apply consistent pressure and wear down Mr. Couch, with the hope that he has no water or food.

Couch Kentucky manhunt
Joseph Couch is evading officers after allegedly opening fire on I-75 in Kentucky.  (AP)

Crouch has military experience, having been in the U.S. Army Reserve, but was discharged, as stated by Pennington.

From March 2013 to January 2019, Couch was a 12B combat engineer in the U.S. Army Reserve.

The U.S. Army stated that he was a private at the conclusion of his service and had no deployments.

The woods near Pennington were compared to a jungle, featuring cliff ledges, sinkholes, caves, and culverts.

A split of the scene and the suspect
(WDKY/London Police Department)

He urged the public to contact authorities if they encounter anything suspicious.

"If you notice anything unusual in your neighborhood or find your doors different when you return home, immediately leave and contact someone. If you're at home, stay safe by keeping your cell phone and having access to it."

Wooded area in search for suspected Kentucky interstate gunman
Trees stand in wooded areas alongside Interstate 75 near Livingston, Ky., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, as police search for a suspect in a shooting Saturday along the Interstate.  (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Numerous law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, the ATF, London City Police, and the Laurel County Sheriff's Department, have participated in the search.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

by Bradford Betz

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