Kentucky authorities: Several people injured in “active shooter” | Kentucky

Kentucky police reported a “shooter situation” near Interstate 75 in London, Kentucky, south of Lexington, on Saturday evening, in which “numerous people” were shot in traffic.

In a video message, London Mayor Randall Weddle said seven people were injured, but not all of them were injured by gunfire. Some of the victims were injured in a car crash, he said.

“There are currently no fatalities. Fortunately, no one has lost their lives, but we ask that you continue to pray,” Weddle said.

The sheriff's office also announced that a “person of interest” had been identified in connection with the shooting. He is considered armed and dangerous and people should not approach him.

The incident occurred just before 6 p.m. local time about 10 miles outside of London when police were called to a report of shots being fired at several vehicles on the highway in Laurel County, according to several media outlets. The shots reportedly came from a wooded area or an overpass.

Kentucky State Police Officer Scottie Pennington wrote on Facebook: “The suspect has not yet been caught and we are urging people to stay indoors.”

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear wrote on X: “Kentucky, we are aware of a shooting on I-75 in Laurel County. Please avoid the area. We will provide more details as they become available.”

He also asked residents: “Please pray for everyone involved.”

London is a small town of about 8,000 residents, about 100 miles northwest of the state capital of Frankfort.

Reuters and Associated Press contributed to this report