• some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org
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    2 months ago

    It’s so cool living in the USA and getting to see these headlines on a weekly basis. No notes. Country’s doing great. /s

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    2 months ago

    “The person of interest was named as Joseph A. Couch, 32, according to Kentucky State Police and the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office. He’s described as white, 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighing 154 pounds.” Police have not yet determined if there is a romantic connection to J.D. Vance

  • Grimy@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    As much as I hate reddit, I usually go there since someone is always giving proper updates.

    The guy bought an ar-15 and 2000 rounds literally this morning.

    Also, anyone know how to spoiler, I forgot.

    Here’s the top comment on the reddit thread:

    Things I’ve heard on the scanner (all times ET):

    8:30p: asking for an additional helicopter

    8:40p: something about a female with prior military experience. Unsure if this was a victim or potential suspect. a female reported someone she knew threatening to shoot people today and had military experience (Thank you u/9leggedfreak)

    8:46p: police know the suspect and confirmed they bought an AR-15 with 2,000 rounds this morning.

    8:47p: multiple reports of gunshots at a new location (not sharing specifics for police security)

    8:52p: second aircraft inbound

    8:58p: they’re tracking the subjects cell phone and just got a ping on their location; directing aircraft

    9:03p: sister of the suspect has called to ask for protection as the subject has threatened to kill his family members; location withheld for security.

    9:04p: flashlights being seen by aircraft in the location where the cell phone pinged

    9:07p: someone reporting the shooter is in their front yard

    9:15p: suspicious vehicle (Chevy Equinox) found in the middle of the road

    9:19p: trying to get the interstate open; sounds like it was overruled

    9:22p: ten shots reported at a new intersection

    9:23p: “front lawn” report clarified it wasn’t accurate and was “a shooting in the county”

    9:25p: multiple callers reporting gunshots; police in motion

    9:26p: the abandoned vehicle on Lily Rd was confirmed not to be the shooters (also thank you to u/PM_ME_GLUTE_SPREAD)

    9:27p: “fog of war” is causing some confusion for responders; reconsolidating

    9:30p: quite a bit of focus on a specific cell tower, presumably the same tower referenced from the cell ping and aircraft directions

    9:31p: NYT is reporting 5 people shot on the highway. Victims are in stable condition per their report.

    9:33p: another report of a strange person walking through someone’s property

    9:33p: route 25 is shut down at 490 (this may not be new)

    9:34p: police presence on Bluegrass Rd. same area as prior reports

    9:37p: aircraft still working off the single ping from earlier. No further cell pings.

    Per the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office: Joseph A. Couch, 32, identified as person of interest. White, 5’10”, approx. 154lbs. Considered armed and dangerous. Contact 606-878-7000 with any information.

    9:47p: One area search completed. No shots or suspect found.

    9:48p: A black mustang is being sought for someone “last seen”. Unclear if it is part of this search or a separate incident.

    9:48p: another report of the shooter near Bluegrass Rd in their front yard; police in motion

    9:51p: sounds as if a request for additional help from an ancillary agency was denied; surprised the police lead given the circumstances

    9:54p: the 10-88 (phone number) of the subject is known and attempting Signal 6 (calling)

    9:55p: state representatives have arrived; advising further shut down of route 25

    9:58p: an additional search has been completed (near 490)

  • YurkshireLad@lemmy.ca
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    2 months ago

    Let me guess the republican comments. “It’s a part of life. We have to get over it and move on.”?

  • girlfreddy@lemmy.ca
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    2 months ago

    Jfc. Someone buying 2000 fucking rounds for an AR-15 didn’t set off alarm bells???

    Holy fuck America!

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    2 months ago

    London Mayor Randall Weddle said seven people were injured, both by gunfire and in related highway collisions.

    “No one was killed from this, thankfully,” he said in a video posted to Facebook. “But we ask that you continue to pray.”

    Meth and guns. It’s a winning combination!