Crime
I-75 shooting suspect Joseph Couch texted woman “I’m going to kill a lot of people, I’ll kill myself afterwards
A manhunt is currently underway to apprehend him.
Authorities have identified Joseph Couch, 32, as the suspect in the mass shooting that occurred on Interstate 75 over the weekend.
A manhunt is currently underway to apprehend him.
Police say Couch opened fire on I-75 in Laurel County on Saturday afternoon, striking 12 vehicles and injuring five people.
According to an affidavit filed by a Laurel County sheriff’s deputy, prior to the shooting, a woman contacted Laurel County Dispatch to report that Couch had texted her threatening to “kill a lot of people.”
Law enforcement officials interviewed the woman around 1:30 AM on Sunday.
She provided officers with the threatening text messages from Couch, which included statements such as “I’m going to kill a lot of people. Well Try at least” and “I’ll kill myself afterwards…”
The woman informed officials that she contacted law enforcement after receiving these disturbing messages.
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Couch legally purchased an AR-15 from a local business on Saturday.”
Crime
18-year-old Timothy Haynes killed in North Charleston shooting
His mother was found performing CPR on him, and officers detected a faint pulse.
The Charleston County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred late Sunday night in North Charleston.
Timothy Haynes, 18, was pronounced dead at approximately 11:54 p.m. at the scene of the incident on Wales Court, according to Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal.
The cause of death has been confirmed as a gunshot wound.
North Charleston Police responded to a call reporting gunfire and an unresponsive individual in the 4200 block of Wales Court. Upon arrival, officers discovered Haynes lying on the ground.
His mother was found performing CPR on him, and officers detected a faint pulse.
They continued life-saving measures until paramedics arrived, but Haynes succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Authorities canvassed the area, seeking video surveillance and witnesses to gather further information.
The North Charleston Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Police are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact the North Charleston Police Tip Line at 843-607-2076.
This is an ongoing investigation, and further updates will be provided as more details emerge.