Crime
What we know so far: At least 5 shot in active shooter situation on I-75 in Laurel County, Kentucky
Authorities are investigating a mass shooting incident that occurred along Interstate 75 in Laurel County, Kentucky.
According to reports, an unidentified individual opened fire from an elevated position, targeting vehicles traveling on the highway.
Multiple cars were struck by gunfire, resulting in at least five confirmed victims. Emergency responders have reported that several of the victims sustained injuries after being shot through their vehicle windshields.
The suspect remains at large, and law enforcement agencies are actively searching for the individual responsible for the attack.
Interstate 75 is currently closed in both directions in the affected area, and motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
The Chicago Police Department has charged a man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman at a CTA Green Line station on Thursday afternoon.
Willi Holmes, 54, faces one felony count of first-degree murder following the death of 25-year-old Emily Carlson.
According to authorities, the incident occurred around 1:00 p.m. at the Central Avenue Green Line station.
Preliminary investigations reveal that Carlson was with another individual when a verbal altercation broke out involving Holmes.
The argument escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Holmes allegedly produced a knife and stabbed Carlson in the back.
Holmes then fled the scene.
Emergency medical personnel responded, and Carlson was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.
Chicago police officers quickly located and arrested Holmes shortly after the attack.
A weapon believed to have been used in the stabbing was recovered at the time of his arrest.
Sources indicated that the altercation began on the station platform and continued onto the street.
Holmes is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear at a detention hearing on Saturday.
The investigation remains ongoing.