Kentucky governor confirms physique discovered is alleged freeway shooter

The physique of the alleged gunman accused of opening fireplace on a freeway earlier this month and injuring 5 individuals was discovered this week close to Interstate 75 in Kentucky. 

Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed the physique present in Laurel County was positively recognized as Joseph Sofa.

“We recognize everybody concerned within the search and are grateful nobody else has been harm,” Beshear mentioned in a press release. “We’ll proceed to be there for these injured in addition to the Laurel County group as they get better from this tragic scenario.”

His workplace mentioned Kentucky’s chief medical expert, Dr. William Ralston, and a state police crime lab confirmed the identification utilizing DNA extracted from Sofa’s bone.

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Sheila and Fred McCoy, Kentucky residents, discovered the stays of Joseph Sofa.  (Sheila and Fred McCoy by way of AP I Kentucky State Police)

Sofa, 32, allegedly opened fireplace on the freeway Sept. 7 and injured 5 individuals, all of whom survived. He fled, and a days-long seek for him ensued. 

His physique was discovered this week by Fred and Sheila McCoy, who sometimes spend their retired days creating YouTube movies in regards to the notorious Hatfield-McCoy feud. They found the physique after spending days in rugged terrain trying to find Sofa. 

KENTUCKY I-75 SHOOTING SUSPECT COULD STILL BE FOUND ALIVE AFTER DAYS IN THE WOODS, US MARSHAL SAYS

The physique of Joseph Sofa was discovered Wednesday throughout a search after he allegedly opened fireplace on a Kentucky freeway.  (AP; FBI)

On Thursday, Ralston mentioned the reason for Sofa’s loss of life was in step with a self-inflicted gunshot to the pinnacle. 

He added that the decomposition of the physique and a delicate tissue DNA check had been inconclusive. The official post-mortem report is not going to be launched till toxicology outcomes return.

Regulation enforcement businesses looked for Sofa for a number of days. (Laurel County Sheriff’s Workplace)

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“I recognize the medical expert’s workplace and our crime lab personnel for prioritizing this case in order that the residents of Laurel County can start their journey to therapeutic and restoration, and the commonwealth can relaxation straightforward,” Kentucky State Police Commissioner Phillip Burnett mentioned. 

“This manhunt was the most important group effort I’ve seen in my virtually 30-year regulation enforcement profession. 

“We’ll perpetually be pleased about the help and sources offered by our native, state and federal companions.”

The physique of the alleged gunman accused of opening fireplace on a freeway earlier this month and injuring 5 individuals was discovered this week close to Interstate 75 in Kentucky. 

Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed the physique present in Laurel County was positively recognized as Joseph Sofa.

“We recognize everybody concerned within the search and are grateful nobody else has been harm,” Beshear mentioned in a press release. “We’ll proceed to be there for these injured in addition to the Laurel County group as they get better from this tragic scenario.”

His workplace mentioned Kentucky’s chief medical expert, Dr. William Ralston, and a state police crime lab confirmed the identification utilizing DNA extracted from Sofa’s bone.

KENTUCKY POLICE BELIEVE BODY FOUND BY LIVESTREAMING COUPLE IS MAN WHO OPENED FIRE ON MOTORISTS

Sheila and Fred McCoy, Kentucky residents, discovered the stays of Joseph Sofa.  (Sheila and Fred McCoy by way of AP I Kentucky State Police)

Sofa, 32, allegedly opened fireplace on the freeway Sept. 7 and injured 5 individuals, all of whom survived. He fled, and a days-long seek for him ensued. 

His physique was discovered this week by Fred and Sheila McCoy, who sometimes spend their retired days creating YouTube movies in regards to the notorious Hatfield-McCoy feud. They found the physique after spending days in rugged terrain trying to find Sofa. 

KENTUCKY I-75 SHOOTING SUSPECT COULD STILL BE FOUND ALIVE AFTER DAYS IN THE WOODS, US MARSHAL SAYS

The physique of Joseph Sofa was discovered Wednesday throughout a search after he allegedly opened fireplace on a Kentucky freeway.  (AP; FBI)

On Thursday, Ralston mentioned the reason for Sofa’s loss of life was in step with a self-inflicted gunshot to the pinnacle. 

He added that the decomposition of the physique and a delicate tissue DNA check had been inconclusive. The official post-mortem report is not going to be launched till toxicology outcomes return.

Regulation enforcement businesses looked for Sofa for a number of days. (Laurel County Sheriff’s Workplace)

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“I recognize the medical expert’s workplace and our crime lab personnel for prioritizing this case in order that the residents of Laurel County can start their journey to therapeutic and restoration, and the commonwealth can relaxation straightforward,” Kentucky State Police Commissioner Phillip Burnett mentioned. 

“This manhunt was the most important group effort I’ve seen in my virtually 30-year regulation enforcement profession. 

“We’ll perpetually be pleased about the help and sources offered by our native, state and federal companions.”