Brent Spence Bridge closed for multiple hours Saturday morning due to manhunt for man with a gun

COVINGTON, Ky. — All lanes of I-71/75 were closed along the Brent Spence Bridge around 5:30 A.M. this morning for a manhunt, according to police.

A suspicious looking man with a gun was approached by authorities and tased two times, before he was able to flee.

All lanes across the bridge reopened around 7:30 a.m., but police didn't say if they had apprehended the suspect.

Anyone with information on the man should contact the authorities.

WCPO will update as more becomes available.