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I-75 near London closed due to Active Shooting Situation

On3 imageby: Tyler Thompson09/07/24MrsTylerKSR
Police tape is strung up with police sirens flashing in the background - © John Oliva/Caller-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK
Police tape is strung up with police sirens flashing in the background - © John Oliva/Caller-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK

If you’re headed home from the Kentucky vs. South Carolina game or just driving around tonight, avoid I-75 in Laurel County and say a little prayer. Both the northbound and southbound lanes of I-75 near London are closed from Exit 41 to Exit 59 due to an active shooting situation. KY 909 and US 25 nine miles north of London are also shut down.

According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, numerous people have been shot near the interstate. Governor Andy Beshear wrote on social media that he is actively monitoring the situation and is communicating with the Kentucky State Police and Office of Homeland Security.

“Kentucky, we are aware of a shooting on I-75 in Laurel County,” Beshear tweeted. “Law enforcement has shut the interstate down in both directions at exit 49. Please avoid the area. We will provide more details once they are available.”

“I am receiving initial reports from the Kentucky State Police and our Office of Homeland Security — together we are actively monitoring the situation and offering support in any way possible. Please pray for everyone involved.”

We’ll update this post when more details are available. Stay safe out there.

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2025-08-03