The Laurel County Sheriff’s Workplace issued an alert at 5:36 pm on Fb following the incident.They knowledgeable the general public of the freeway’s closure and the continuing seek for the suspect. The Kentucky State Police reiterated the warning, advising residents to remain indoors because the suspect had not been apprehended by 6:04 pm.
The sheriff’s workplace later launched a photograph of Joseph Sofa, an individual of curiosity, and warned that he ought to be thought of “armed and harmful.”
“The beneath particular person, Joseph A. Sofa, is a Individual of Curiosity within the capturing that occurred on the Exit 49/KY-909 space. When you’ve got any info relating to the whereabouts or location on this particular person please contact the London-Laurel County 911 Heart by calling 911 or 606-878-7000,” the sheriff’s workplace posted on Fb.
Governor Andy Beshear additionally addressed the unfolding scenario on Fb. He wrote, “Kentucky, we’re conscious of a capturing on I-75 in Laurel County. Legislation enforcement has shut the interstate down in each instructions at exit 49. Please keep away from the realm. We’ll present extra particulars as soon as they’re out there.”
He continued, “I’m receiving preliminary reviews from the Kentucky State Police and our Workplace of Homeland Safety — collectively we’re actively monitoring the scenario and providing help in any means potential. Please pray for everybody concerned.”
Efforts to find the suspect and guarantee public security are ongoing.