Crime
Video shows moments I-75 Shooting Suspect Joseph Couch Found Dead Near Exit 49
UPDATE: Kentucky State Police (KSP) is confident that the body discovered this afternoon is that of Joseph Couch, the suspect in the recent shooting incident on Interstate 75.
Articles found near the remains led investigators to this conclusion. Sheila and Fred McCoy, who had been actively assisting in the search efforts, are credited with their invaluable contribution.
While the positive identification is highly probable, officials are still awaiting the results of DNA testing for definitive confirmation.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
YouTubers Hatfield McCoy Adventures discovered a body while searching for Joseph Couch in a heavily wooded area near Exit 49 in Laurel County. The couple, who were live-streaming their search, found the heavily decomposed remains. Detectives are now working to identify the body.
The couple was drawn to the area by the presence of circling vultures. Vultures are known to gather above animals or humans that are sick, wounded, or dying, waiting for them to perish before feeding.
A body suspect Joseph Couch has been discovered in the area of the I-75 mass shooting in Laurel County, Kentucky.
Kentucky State Police found the remains near Exit 49 and are currently working to identify the deceased individual.
The body’s discovery comes a week after Joseph Couch opened fire on I-75 near Exit 49, injuring five people.
Authorities have been actively searching for Couch since the incident.
This latest development follows a recent announcement by Governor Andy Beshear and Kentucky law enforcement leaders regarding a reallocation of resources to the community. The extensive manhunt had placed a significant strain on local agencies.
Hundreds of tips have been received by law enforcement, and over 28,000 acres of the Daniel Boone National Forest have been searched in the effort to locate Couch.
BOSSIER CITY, LA — Authorities are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred early this morning, leaving one person deceased. The incident took place just before 5:00 a.m. at the Southern Living Mobile Home Park.
According to initial reports, witnesses in the area reported hearing multiple gunshots, followed shortly by the sound of sirens as first responders rushed to the scene.
Bossier City Police Department (BCPD) officers, along with emergency medical personnel, arrived promptly to secure the area and attend to those involved.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting, including what led to the officer discharging their weapon, remain unclear at this time.
BCPD’s Public Information Officer (PIO) has confirmed that additional information will be released as it becomes available.
As of 8:30 a.m., both Louisiana State Police and BCPD units remain on the scene, actively investigating the incident.
The scene has been secured while detectives work to gather evidence and interview witnesses.
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased individual, pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Bossier City Police Department or Louisiana State Police.
Updates will be provided as new details emerge.