It’s been an extensive three days of searching for Joseph Couch and Southeastern Kentucky schools took action by closing Monday to protect all of its students.
More than 10 school districts across Southeastern Kentucky closed Monday as local, state, and federal agencies continue day three of the search for suspected shooter Joseph Couch .
According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, Couch fired at 12 vehicles, hitting five people.
Schools in the southeastern Kentucky area began announcing closures for Monday, prompting parents to express waves of gratefulness across Facebook.
“Oh, I’m very proud of the school system that they chose to close, not only in the county I live in but also in the surrounding counties. That to me was fantastic news,” said Moana Rose, who lives in the Laurel County area.
“It’s scary. It’s scary. I mean Wednesday it was a shooting somewhere and then Saturday we have this situation here, so it’s very scary. But we trust in our authorities, we know they are doing their best. We’re praying that this situation ends maybe today,” said Angela Reyes, a mother of four who all attend East Bernstadt.