Kentucky State Police reported an “active shooter” Saturday night near Interstate 75 in London, Kentucky, south of Lexington, where “numerous individuals” had been shot in traffic.

In a video statement, London Mayor Randall Weddle said seven people were injured, but not all of the victims were injured by gunfire. Some of the victims were injured in a car crash, he said.

“There are no fatalities at this time. Thankfully no one was killed, but we ask that you continue to pray,” Weddle said.

The sheriff’s office also announced that a “person of interest” has been identified in connection with the shooting, saying he should be considered armed and dangerous and people should not approach him.

The incident began just before 6 p.m. local time, about nine miles outside London, when officers were called to reports of multiple vehicles being shot at on a highway in Laurel County, according to multiple media accounts. The shots were reportedly fired from a wooded area or an overpass.

Kentucky State Trooper Scottie Pennington wrote on Facebook: “The suspect has not been apprehended at this time and we urge people to stay indoors.”

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear wrote on X: “Kentucky, we are aware of a shooting on I-75 in Laurel County. Please avoid the area. We will provide more details as they become available.”

He also asked residents, “Please pray for everyone involved.”

London is a small city with about 8,000 inhabitants, about 160 kilometers northwest of the capital Frankfurt.

Reuters and Associated Press contributed to this report