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Kentucky Highway Shooter Manhunt Shifts Focus to Local Communities

Authorities redirect search efforts from forest to residential areas after 11 days without new leads.

Overview

  • Joseph Couch, 32, is suspected of shooting at vehicles on Interstate 75, injuring five people on September 7.
  • The search initially covered 28,000 acres of dense forest but has now moved to nearby communities based on over 400 tips.
  • Kentucky State Police and local law enforcement have increased patrols around schools, bus routes, and public events to reassure residents.
  • Authorities found Couch's car, an AR-15 rifle, and ammunition near the initial shooting site, but have not located Couch himself.
  • The U.S. Marshals Service has named Couch a fugitive, and a $35,000 reward is offered for information leading to his arrest.