KY- I-75 Active Shooter Targeting Vehicles *FOUND DECEASED*

[MassGuy]

Interesting that the 911 caller identifies him as being in a black SUV and not the vehicle they found!

This happens all the time. Police probably got descriptions of multiple different men, and multiple different vehicles. That would have added to what was already an incredibly confusing and fluid situation.

 

[PommyMommy]

I was really hoping they'd get this guy before nightfall. I'm leaning toward he's no longer alive. It doesn't seem to me that he put much preparation into this given what we know. I have trouble imagining that he went from a domestic dispute and a gun/ammo purchase to a trip down the grocery aisles to prep for a stay in the wilderness. Could be wrong. MOO

SEP 9, 2024

Kentucky I-75 shooting suspect vowed over text to 'kill a lot of people,' arrest warrant says

The man suspected of shooting five people traveling on a Kentucky interstate texted a woman ahead of the attack, warning of his plan to

www.ksl.com

'We want the citizens to call in on everything'​

"We want the citizens to call in on everything," Pennington said Monday afternoon. "If you come home, and your doors don't seem like that's how you left it, back out and call somebody."

"If you hear your dogs barking late at night, call," he added.

 

[LadyL]

I have been thinking about that case since this guy fled into the wilderness. I live somewhat close to where that happened so it is still fresh in my mind.

me too

 

[worm]

I was really hoping they'd get this guy before nightfall. I'm leaning toward he's no longer alive. It doesn't seem to me that he put much preparation into this given what we know. I have trouble imagining that he went from a domestic dispute and a gun/ammo purchase to a trip down the grocery aisles to prep for a stay in the wilderness. Could be wrong. MOO

SEP 9, 2024

Kentucky I-75 shooting suspect vowed over text to 'kill a lot of people,' arrest warrant says

The man suspected of shooting five people traveling on a Kentucky interstate texted a woman ahead of the attack, warning of his plan to

www.ksl.com

'We want the citizens to call in on everything'​

"We want the citizens to call in on everything," Pennington said Monday afternoon. "If you come home, and your doors don't seem like that's how you left it, back out and call somebody."

"If you hear your dogs barking late at night, call," he added.

I’m leaning towards suicide as well. Could he have had a scooter or some such way to leave the area? Did he choose this area because he knows it and could have hidden supplies?

 

[Inthedetails]

Tuesday morning, 9/10/24

"A manhunt continued on Tuesday for Joseph Couch, the Kentucky man suspected of opening fire on passing vehicles on Interstate 75 and injuring five people. Multiple counties in the area hunkered down and schools remained closed amid warnings from officials to keep watch for the suspect on the loose."

Manhunt continues for Joseph Couch, Kentucky man accused of I-75 shooting rampage

Joseph Couch, a 32-year-old former member of the Army Reserves, is charged with trying to kill five people injured in the shooting.

www.usatoday.com

 

[arielilane]

LONDON, Ky. (WKYT) - A man who did not want to be identified says he believes he saw Joseph Couch moments after multiple cars and trucks were shot into on Interstate 75 Saturday.

...

Drivers, witnesses provide chilling details of violent mass shooting on I-75

One man says he saw Joseph Couch moments after the shooting. Numerous people called 911 in reporting the shots fired and some said they had injured passengers or were trying to help other drivers or passengers hit.

www.wbko.com

Updated: 16 hours ago

 

[arielilane]

A $25,000 reward has been offered for information that leads to Couch’s arrest. $5,000 of that reward comes from Kentucky State Police, $10,000 of that reward comes from a private donor and the remaining $10,000 comes from the United Way of Laurel County, their Executive Director announced in a Facebook post Tuesday.

Reward upped to $25K for armed & dangerous suspect wanted in I-75 mass shooting

Joseph A. Couch is accused of shooting five people along I-75 on Saturday.

www.wbko.com

Updated: 2 hours ago

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1833185138647118209

If you see him or know of his location, call any of the following law enforcement agencies and do not approach.

KSP Post 11 London: 606-878-6622
Crime Stoppers: 606-682-1013
County Communication: 606-878-7000
Laurel County Sheriff's Office: 606-864-6600 (2/2)

12:47 PM · Sep 9, 2024


*UPDATE* The Laurel County Sheriff's Office has advised that a private donor has offered $10,000 for a reward for a total of $15K from two separate entities.


1:02 PM · Sep 9, 2024

 

[nerosleuth]

WYMT-TV is reporting this morning that the police considered Couch to be armed and dangerous.

The total reward money has been increased to $25,000 for his capture.

WYMT-TV has pictures of what the terrain is like deep inside the wooded search area.

Source:

Manhunt enters day four after I-75 shooting

Updated 2 hours ago

 

[arielilane]

@kystatepolice

MEDIA BRIEFING

Kentucky State Police Post 11 will hold a joint press conference today, September 10, 2024, at 3:00 PM. The event will occur at the London Community Center, 529 South Main Street, London, KY 40741.


11:30 AM · Sep 10, 2024

https://twitter.com/x/status/1833528528366948649

 

[NervousNellie]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1833185138647118209

If you see him or know of his location, call any of the following law enforcement agencies and do not approach.

KSP Post 11 London: 606-878-6622
Crime Stoppers: 606-682-1013
County Communication: 606-878-7000
Laurel County Sheriff's Office: 606-864-6600 (2/2)

12:47 PM · Sep 9, 2024


*UPDATE* The Laurel County Sheriff's Office has advised that a private donor has offered $10,000 for a reward for a total of $15K from two separate entities.


1:02 PM · Sep 9, 2024

I know this is not important in the grand scheme of things, but providing four potential phone numbers to call (in the event of a sighting) is absurd. Pick one number and use that one! How about good ol' 911?!?! Like people want to stop and look up a number if they have a sighting to report.

 

[Arkay]

<modsnip - quoted post was scanner info - scanner info is only allowed in the basement so as not to interfere with the investigation>

Kentucky is EST? I hope I can catch the presser. I doubt the news here will break in for that.

 

[DS2021]

Kentucky is EST?

Yep!

 

[UnapologeticallyAspie]

<modsnip - quoted post was scanner info - scanner info is only allowed in the basement so as not to interfere with the investigation>

Kentucky is EST? I hope I can catch the presser. I doubt the news here will break in for that.

Some of KY is CST & the rest is EST.

Edit to add: My in-laws live in Western Kentucky, and it’s central time there.

 

[Elley Mae]

<modsnip - quoted post was scanner info - scanner info is only allowed in the basement so as not to interfere with the investigation>

Kentucky is EST? I hope I can catch the presser. I doubt the news here will break in for that.

Right half is est.

 

[Arkay]

Why the search for the Kentucky I-75 shooting suspect is so difficult — CNN

Thousands of acres of wilderness. Sinkholes. And the possibility of a gunman around every corner.

apple.news

Interesting appraisal from CNN.

Not only the challenges faced by LE in trying to locate Couch, but also includes the difficulties and dangers Couch would be facing trying to evade LE in this environment. Bears, venomous snakes, sustenance etc.

Of course it’s great that LE has captured a Kentucky shooter.
I doubt that it’s JC because if so, I think that would be the headline...naming him rather than just saying “a shooter.”

Another guy with a gun taking potshots in Kentucky…if not JC, is it a copycat, or is it an accomplice of JC’s fulfilling some plan?

I’m sure the presser will answer these questions.

JMO

 

[MassGuy]

This shows how difficult this ground search is.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1833569497069900247

 

[Sundog]

This shows how difficult this ground search is.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1833569497069900247

Treacherous and dangerous for LE.

 

[arielilane]

@JessicaWKYT

Press conference underway @kystatepolice on the continuing manhunt for I-75 shooting suspect Joseph Couch.
Couch has been on the run since Saturday evening.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1833581404036469052

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1833573779739394383