The physique of the alleged gunman accused of opening hearth 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 appreciate everyone involved in the search and are grateful no one else has been hurt,” Beshear stated in a press release. “We will continue to be there for those injured as well as the Laurel County community as they recover from this tragic situation.”
His workplace stated 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 through AP I Kentucky State Police)
Sofa, 32, allegedly opened hearth 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 concerning the notorious Hatfield-McCoy feud. They found the physique after spending days in rugged terrain trying to find Sofa.
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The physique of Joseph Sofa was discovered Wednesday throughout a search after he allegedly opened hearth on a Kentucky freeway. (AP; FBI)
On Thursday, Ralston stated the reason for Sofa’s demise was per a self-inflicted gunshot to the top.
He added that the decomposition of the physique and a gentle tissue DNA take a look at 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 appreciate the medical examiner’s office and our crime lab personnel for prioritizing this case so that the citizens of Laurel County can begin their journey to healing and recovery, and the commonwealth can rest easy,” Kentucky State Police Commissioner Phillip Burnett stated.
“This manhunt was the biggest team effort I have seen in my almost 30-year law enforcement career.
“We’ll perpetually be pleased about the help and assets offered by our native, state and federal companions.”
