Joseph Couch is a person of interest in a mass shooting that occurred in Kentucky this Saturday. The 32-year-old is still on the run and authorities said that he is considered armed and dangerous.
The London Police Department has requested the public share information regarding his whereabouts or location. However, they have also said, “NOT TO APPROACH HIM” and to call 911 immediately.
Different law enforcement agencies are currently looking for Couch. He is said to be 5’10” tall and 154 pounds.
Highlights
- It is unknown whether or not Joseph Couch is married.
- The army veteran’s family includes his parents and siblings (at least one brother).
- Couch had warned to harm (k*i*ll) his entire family.
As stated by the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, they were dispatched to a gunshot victim complaint on Saturday, 7 September (around 5:30 pm), along Interstate 75 in Kentucky.
Upon their arrival, they found that nine vehicles traveling in both directions on the road had been s*ot.
Five people were seriously injured by guns*ot wounds and two others sustained injury in the vehicle crash.
Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, a spokesperson for the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, described the scene as,
“When our first two units got to the scene there, they said it was a madhouse: people on the sides of the road, emergency flashers going, bullet holes, windows shot out, nine vehicles shot. Can you imagine that? Just chaotic.”
_Deputy Gilbert Acciardo
This is not his first brush with the law. Couch, an army veteran, was arrested in February 2024 for third-degree terrorist threats. In addition, he also has a past DUI charge from 2020.
Couch Had Warned He Would Harm His Entire Family
Joseph A. Couch made a serious and alarming statement. His sister-in-law reported to the police that he had threatened to k*ill his entire family.
Sister-in-law of Joseph aka Joe A Couch called in and said suspect has threatened to k!ll his whole family…
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This information undoubtedly added to the urgency of the ongoing manhunt and the concerns about his potential for further violence.
But considering the alarming threat he made to his family (in the past), it seems there are deep-seated problems and estrangement.
Joseph Couch’s family includes his parents and at least one brother. As for the names and other details about them, there is little information.
However, this case is still developing and more information will continue to come in.
While the manhunt for the suspect in the Kentucky mass s*ooting intensifies, more information about Joseph Couch has come to light.
Netizens have also shared different details, including his criminal history. However, his marital status remains unknown.
It is unclear whether Joseph is married, or in a relationship, or is single. The army veteran does have parents, a brother, and a sister-in-law.
Additional Information
- Couch was last spotted fleeing into the woods near exit 49. And, the police believe he may still be in the same area.
- Thankfully, all the victims of the mass shooting are in stable condition and no fatalities have been reported.
- It has been reported that Joseph was released just last month on a bond of $1,000.
