News Summary
The manhunt for Daniel Victor McCarn in Scottsboro, AL, has ended following his arrest after an officer was shot during a domestic dispute incident. McCarn fled the scene but was eventually located with the help of community tips and drone technology. The injured officer is reported to be in stable condition. Local officials have thanked the community for their support during the search and emphasized public safety.
Scottsboro Manhunt Concludes Following Officer Shooting Incident
Scottsboro, AL – A manhunt for 29-year-old Daniel Victor McCarn has concluded after he was arrested late Saturday evening, following an alleged shooting that injured a Scottsboro Police officer earlier that day.
The incident began at approximately 12:49 a.m. when officers responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Ruth Street in Scottsboro. Upon their arrival, McCarn fled the scene in a vehicle, prompting officers to pursue him. The pursuit ended in a crash at the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 72 and County Park Road.
After the crash, McCarn exited the vehicle and allegedly opened fire, injuring a responding officer. Thankfully, the officer’s injuries are non-life-threatening and he is currently in stable condition following treatment at Huntsville Hospital.
After the shooting, McCarn fled on foot, prompting law enforcement agencies to initiate a multi-agency manhunt. Authorities have deemed him armed and dangerous, and a Blue Alert was issued for public safety. McCarn is described as a white male, standing 5’10” and weighing around 170 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a gray shirt, black shorts, and no shoes; he is also reported to be walking with a limp.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) mobilized to assist in the search, collaborating with local police, the FBI, U.S. Marshals, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to locate McCarn. Local authorities increased public safety measures, including implementing road closures on U.S. Hwy. 72 in both directions.
As the search for McCarn intensified, several businesses in Scottsboro delayed their openings or closed entirely due to safety concerns. Local officials urged residents to remain vigilant and to report any sightings of McCarn immediately to the authorities.
A significant breakthrough in the manhunt occurred when a local business owner’s tip led police to utilize a drone equipped with Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR) technology. This technology allowed law enforcement to locate McCarn, who was ultimately found and taken into custody without any further incident on Saturday evening. Following his arrest, the Blue Alert was canceled.
This incident has underscored the need for vigilance and preparedness in the community. As investigations continue, law enforcement is expected to provide further updates regarding the circumstances surrounding the domestic dispute and the shooting incident.
Residents of Scottsboro can breathe a sigh of relief now that McCarn is in custody, and local law enforcement agencies are thanking the community for their cooperation and support during the manhunt.
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- Hindustan Times: Who is Daniel Victor McCarn?
- Rocket City Now: Scottsboro Officer Shot During Pursuit
- Google Search: Scottsboro Police Shooting
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