A body was found on Wednesday in Laurel County. Around 4:18 p.m., Kentucky State Police said on X that troopers located a body near exit 49 on I-75 and were working with authorities to confirm the identity of the body.

Kentucky authorities believe they've located the body of Joseph Couch, suspect in the I-75 shooting in Laurel County.

Remains likely belonging to 32-year-old Joseph Couch were found in the area off exit 49 of Interstate 75 in Laurel County, the same exit near which the shooting occurred, Kentucky State Police Commissioner Phillip “PJ” Burnett, Jr. said in a news conference. A weapon was also found with the body as well.