Kentucky State Police have issued a statewide Blue Alert following a severe attack on a trooper on northbound Interstate 65 in Warren County. The incident occurred near mile marker 38 in the Bowling Green area, prompting a massive manhunt for a suspect who remains at large. Authorities describe the suspect as armed and dangerous and are searching for a bluish-gray Honda Civic bearing an Alabama temporary license plate, TN018596. The vehicle was last seen heading north near mile marker 75, approximately 37 miles from the initial shooting scene, placing it in the vicinity of Hart and Hardin Counties as of the afternoon of September 28, 2026. The suspect has not yet been identified by name, and their physical description or age has not been released. The condition of the injured trooper has also not been disclosed. In response to the alert, multiple agencies including the Elizabethtown Police Department, Warren County Sheriff’s Office, and local EMS units have mobilized. Northbound I-65 was temporarily closed at mile marker 30 with detours established, causing significant traffic disruptions. A Blue Alert is a critical public warning system activated when a law enforcement officer is attacked and the suspect is believed to be on the loose, allowing vehicle descriptions to be broadcast to mobile devices and highway signs. Police are urging the public to remain vigilant but strictly advise against approaching the vehicle. Residents who spot the described Honda Civic are instructed to call 911 immediately. The investigation is ongoing, and Kentucky State Police are requesting that the public rely on official channels for updates while providing any relevant information to law enforcement.