LONDON, KY. (WTVF) — The Kentucky State Police has announced a total reward of $25,000 for information leading to the arrest of Joseph Couch, the suspect wanted in a shooting that left five injured on an interstate in Kentucky.
The manhunt began on Saturday, when a gunman began shooting at drivers on I-75 near London, Kentucky. Couch was named as the suspect after officials found his SUV on a service road near the crime scene and a semi-automatic weapon nearby that they believe was used in the shooting.
He is 5'10", 154 lbs., and considered armed and dangerous.
Kentucky State Police say they believe he is in a rugged wooded area in southeastern Kentucky. Master Trooper Scottie Pennington, KSP PIO, told reporters Monday that officials have to search the area carefully, but they hope to eventually force him out.
"Our goal is to apply steady pressure and wearing Mr. Couch down. The longer he is in the woods, you know last night it got pretty chilly, and today, it's got kind of humid and hot. Hopefully he has no water and nothing to eat, and just time that we will wear him down "And hopefully, he will eventually just walk out of the woods and give himself up," said Pennington.
If you see him or know of his location, call any of the following law enforcement agencies:
- 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
Do you have more information about this story? You can email me at kelly.broderick@newschannel5.com.
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