Police shut down Interstate 75 near London, Kentucky, Saturday evening following reports of an active shooter.

"Numerous persons have been shot near I-75," the Laurel County Sheriff's office said in a statement at 6:36 p.m.

The suspect has not been captured, according to Kentucky State Police Trooper Scottie Pennington and he urged residents to stay inside and keep avoiding the area.

Further details about the incident weren't immediately revealed.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said in a <a class="zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE " data-testid="prism-linkbase" href="https://x.com/GovAndyBeshear/status/1832551281283530974" target="_blank">statement on X</a> the highway was closed in both directions at exit 49 and that he was monitoring the situation.

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Police shut down Kentucky interstate 75 following reports of multiple shot.{ai:summary}Authorities closed Interstate 75 near London, Kentucky, due to an active shooter incident that resulted in multiple people being shot. The suspect remains at large, prompting law enforcement to advise residents to stay indoors and avoid the area.A full investigation is ongoing, with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirming the highway closure at exit 49 and monitoring the situation closely. #crime

Police shut down Kentucky interstate following reports of multiple shot

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