What we know about the I-75 shooting in Ky, including the search for the suspect

The manhunt for Joseph A. Couch after the I-75 shooting in Southern Kentucky reverberated in local communities through early September 2024, prompting school closures and heightened vigilance among residents.

As police searched through rugged terrain, they employed drones and helicopters to locate Couch, who authorities believe acted alone. Residents were advised to stay alert and cautious, and businesses even changed their hours of operation.

Authorities significantly scaled back the search September 17, 2024, citing a need to move resources from searching the Daniel Boone National Forest to patrolling communities.

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.

No. 1: $35K reward for info about Kentucky I-75 shooting suspect as search closes on fourth day

The search for a man accused of opening fire on drivers on I-75 this past weekend entered day four on Wednesday. | Read Full Story by Christopher Leach

No. 2: Suspect charged with 5 counts of attempted murder in I-75 shooting in KY

Search continues for alleged I-75 shooting suspect. An anonymous donor offered a $10,000 gift to the sheriff’s office for information leading to his capture. | Read Full Story by Chris Leach

No. 3: ‘First disbelief, then shock’: London, KY mayor on I-75 shootings in Kentucky

“You just never think that this is going to actually happen,” London Mayor Randall Weddle said. “When it happened, I didn’t know what to think, other than shock. First disbelief, then shock.” | Read Full Story by Monica Kast

No. 4: Suspected KY I-75 shooter may still be hiding in national forest. Police believe he acted alone.

Officials hope constant pressure from law enforcement forces Joseph Couch, 32, to come out from wherever he may be hiding, potentially in the nearby Daniel Boone National Forest. | Read Full Story by Bill Estep

No. 5: Kentucky schools, businesses near I-75 shooting adjust to unusual circumstances

Schools and libraries were closed the past few days, but things started to return to normal on Tuesday as the search for Joseph Couch stretched into a fourth day. | Read Full Story by Christopher Leach

No. 6: Police find suspect’s car, AR-15 after I-75 shooting in Kentucky. Manhunt continues.

Police said the suspected shooter bought the gun legally in London the same day of the shooting. Police found it at the scene. | Read Full Story by Alex Valentine

No. 7: White House weighs in on I-75 shootings, urges Kentucky residents to ‘remain vigilant’

“We are praying for those who were injured and wishing them a speedy recovery,” Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Monday. | Read Full Story by Monica Kast

No. 8: What we know about the shootings on I-75 in Kentucky

Joseph Couch, the alleged shooter, was charged Monday morning with five counts of attempted murder. Here’s what we know so far about the shooting on I-75. | Read Full Story by Monica Kast

No. 9: ‘I’m going to kill a lot of people.’ I-75 shooting suspect sent texts before attack

Alleged Kentucky I-75 shooter, Joseph Couch, is charged with attempted murder and assault. Court records reveal threatening texts sent just before shooting motorists. | Read Full Story by Christopher Leach

No. 10: No deaths, five injured: What we know about the Kentucky I-75 shooting victims

The 5 shooting victims are in stable condition following Saturday’s attack in Laurel County. Here’s what we know about them. | Read Full Story by Kendall Staton

No. 11: Suspect in I-75 shooting has arrest record that includes alleged threats, DUI, vandalism

Joseph A. Couch, the Interstate 75 shooting suspect, was arrested by Kentucky State Police earlier this year and charged with third-degree terroristic threatening, a misdemeanor, that was dismissed March 26. | Read Full Story by Bill Estep

No. 12: At least 9 KY school districts closed amid police manhunt for mass highway shooter

Out of an abundance of caution, school districts near where authorities are searching for the suspect involved in Saturday’s I-75 shootings are closed for today. No classes and employees are to work remotely. | Read Full Story by Valarie Honeycutt Spears

No. 13: Victim describes I-75 shooting in Kentucky. ‘This man was out to kill.’

The woman was shot in the arm by a gunman still being sought by police on Sunday. | Read Full Story by Bill Estep

No. 14: Uneasy residents of Kentucky town near I-75 shooting are locking doors and staying in

The shooting happened a few miles from Livingston, and some people are taking precautions because the assailant hasn’t been found. | Read Full Story by Bill Estep

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.

This story was originally published September 17, 2024 at 12:46 PM.