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Kentucky governor warns of shooting on I-75 south of Lexington

Sep 7, 2024, 4:56 PM | Updated: Sep 8, 2024, 6:50 am

LONDON, Ky. (AP) — A shooting has occurred on Interstate 75 in a rural area south of Lexington, Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said in a post on the social platform X.

The interstate is shut down in both directions.

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Kentucky governor warns of shooting on I-75 south of Lexington