(WDNews) – Authorities in Kentucky have discovered a body near the site of a recent interstate shooting that left five people injured. The body was found close to exit 49 in Laurel County, according to the Kentucky State Police. Investigators believe the body may be Joseph Couch, the 32-year-old suspect in the Sept. 7 shooting along Interstate 75.
Articles found on the body have been linked to Couch, but authorities are still working to confirm the identity. An autopsy is underway to determine the cause of death.
The discovery follows an intense two-week manhunt for Couch, who was considered armed and dangerous, leaving nearby communities on high alert. Although the five victims are expected to recover, the motive behind the shooting remains unclear, with local officials ruling out road rage as the cause.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident.
