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Kentucky highway shooting: Person of interest identified after multiple people shot
SUMMARY: An urgent manhunt is underway in Kentucky for 32-year-old Joseph Couch, a person of interest in an active shooter incident on I-75. Couch, who is 5’10” and weighs 154 lbs, is considered armed and dangerous. Authorities are advising residents to stay home following the shooting that left multiple people injured near exit 49 in Laurel County, close to London, about an hour from Lexington. The Sheriff’s Office has closed the highway due to the ongoing situation, and Governor Andy Beshear urged prayers for those affected as State Police and Homeland Security monitor the incident.
The sheriff’s office called it an active shooting situation and now they’re looking for a person they’ve identified as a person of interest.
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Texas OLS officers continue to apprehend human smugglers, find stash houses | Texas
SUMMARY: Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers, as part of Operation Lone Star, are actively apprehending human smugglers and uncovering stash houses in border counties. Recent cases involved two women from Shepherd, Texas, who were arrested for smuggling three illegal immigrants from Mexico; a Mississippi man charged after 17 individuals were found crammed in a hidden compartment of a cloned delivery truck; and a stash house in Starr County, where 11 illegal immigrants were discovered. Since the operation’s launch in March 2021, over 518,900 illegal immigrants and 46,300 criminal arrests have been reported, alongside significant fentanyl seizures.
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Good Morning San Antonio 9 a.m. : Sep 16, 2024
SUMMARY: Good Morning San Antonio covers a hot September day with temperatures expected to reach 97ยฐF, feeling like 102ยฐF due to humidity. The forecast includes a slim chance of rain. In news, a lawsuit regarding a voter registration program in Bexar County is unfolding; a former Uvalde school police officer charges related to the Robb Elementary shooting are set for a hearing; an assassination attempt on Donald Trump is under FBI investigation; and TikTok faces a potential ban over national security concerns. Additionally, the Emmy Awards highlighted numerous wins, particularly for shows like ‘Shogun’ and ‘The Bear.’
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Trump assassination attempt: Suspect in custody | FOX 7 Austin
SUMMARY: Former President Trump is safe following a reported assassination attempt at his golf course in Florida. The FBI has a suspect, identified as Ryan Ralph, in custody after shots were fired during Trump’s golf game on Sunday. Secret Service agents spotted the gunman, who attempted to flee but was detained after a witness provided the vehicle’s license plate. Officials recovered an AK-47 style rifle and other equipment at the scene. President Biden and Vice President Harris expressed their relief at Trump’s safety, denouncing political violence and pledging to support Secret Service efforts to ensure Trump’s security.
Former President Trump says he’s safe and well after what the FBI says was another attempt on his life. It’s the second time Trump has been targeted in just over two months. FOX”s Connor Hansen has the latest details.
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