A week and a half after a highway shooting spree and an ensuing manhunt for an “armed and dangerous” suspect, officials in Kentucky have located a body near where the shooting happened.
Kentucky State Police troopers are working to confirm the identity of the body discovered in Laurel County, officials said Wednesday.
Laurel County Sheriff's OfficeThe gun used, an AR-15 rifle, was purchased legally in London the day of the shooting, authorities said.
Law enforcement officials said the gunman parked near a ridge overlooking the highway to fire upon vehicles.
Just before the shooting, a woman who shares a child with Couch called dispatchers in Laurel County and shared a chilling message.
Persons:
Joseph A ., Couch, Steele, “ I’m, ” Couch
Organizations:
Kentucky State Police, Authorities, Army
Locations:
Kentucky, Laurel County, London