BREAKING: Multiple agencies respond to trooper-involved shooting on I-65 North in Warren County

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UPDATE: 

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The suspect vehicle involved is described in a public safety alert as a blueish-gray 2025 Honda Civic with temporary tag TN018596. The vehicle was reportedly last seen at I-65 NB at the 75-mile marker.

Authorities say the individual should be considered armed and dangerous. If seen, the public should not approach this individual. Call 911 immediately.

I-65 Northbound at the 38-mile marker remains shut down as of around 2:40 p.m., according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Three.

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Source: Kentucky State Police.

Original Story 

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Multiple agencies have responded to a trooper-involved shooting that reportedly occurred on Interstate 65 North at the 39-mile marker in Warren County.

According to the Kentucky State Police on X, a trooper-involved shooting occurred Monday afternoon.

Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower confirmed Warren County deputies responded to the scene.

In addition, News 40 crews on scene have confirmed a heavy first responder presence, including Warren County Emergency Management, the Kentucky State Police and EMS.

Drivers are being rerouted to take Exit 30. The section of the interstate on scene is shut down.

Additional details are not confirmed by officials at this time.

News 40 will provide additional updates as they are released.