A shooting on a highway in Kentucky has left five people seriously injured. Police are searching for a suspect in connection with the incident.
A shooting on a highway in Kentucky on Saturday evening has left five people seriously injured, according to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office.
The shooting occurred around 6:30 p.m. on U.S. Highway 25 north of London, Kentucky. The Laurel County Sheriff's Office said that a white male suspect approached a group of people who were standing in the parking lot of a business. The suspect opened fire on the group, striking five people.
Kentucky Shooting: Police Seek Suspect After Five Injured on Highway
The victims were all transported to the University of Kentucky Medical Center for treatment. Their injuries are described as serious, but they are expected to survive.
The suspect fled the scene in a white pickup truck. Police are searching for the suspect and have not yet released his identity.
A large section of U.S. Highway 25 north of London was closed for several hours while police investigated the shooting. The road has since been reopened to traffic.
The Laurel County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact them.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
- The Laurel County Sheriff's Office said that the shooting appears to be a random act of violence.
- The victims of the shooting have been identified as:
- John Doe, 25
- Jane Doe, 23
- Richard Roe, 28
- Mary Roe, 26
- Thomas Jones, 30
- All of the victims are from Kentucky.
- The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 25-30 years old, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt and jeans.
- Anyone with information about the suspect or the shooting is asked to contact the Laurel County Sheriff's Office at (606) 864-6600.
