Some Kentucky schools close as search for suspect in highway shooting continues

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Some Kentucky schools close as search for suspect in highway shooting continues
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Several schools in Kentucky are closed Monday as a shooter remains at large.The gunman shot five people in Laurel County on Saturday. Two others were injured in a crash related to the incident. Authorities have identified the suspect as 32-year-old Joseph Couch, who they believe is armed and dangerous.While a manhunt continues by police, schools in the area are taking an 'abundance of caution' by shutting down for the day.The closures affect a significant number of schools.

Deputies continue search for suspected gunman after 5 shot on Kentucky highwayAn official with the Federal Bureau of Investigation stated that law enforcement officers are doing 'everything they can' to find the suspect and that they will not stop until Couch is found. Law enforcement has said that there will be increased patrols in the area, and they are getting assistance from a number of different agencies.

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