News Summary
Daniel Victor McCarn, a 29-year-old from Huntsville, was arrested after a police officer was shot during a domestic disturbance in Scottsboro. The incident led to a police pursuit and resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to the officer. McCarn, who was armed and dangerous, was sought by multiple law enforcement agencies until a local business owner’s tip led to his capture. The injured officer is expected to recover fully, and the investigation into the incident continues.
Scottsboro Police Capture Suspect After Officer Shooting Incident
Scottsboro, Alabama – Daniel Victor McCarn, a 29-year-old from Huntsville, has been taken into custody following an incident that left a Scottsboro police officer injured. McCarn was arrested after being wanted in connection with the shooting of the officer early Saturday morning, July 26.
The police shooting incident occurred just before 1 a.m. when officers responded to a domestic disturbance on Ruth Street. McCarn fled the scene in a vehicle, which led to a police pursuit. The chase came to an end after McCarn crashed his vehicle at the intersection of U.S. Highway 72 and County Park Road. Following the crash, he exited his vehicle and opened fire on the pursuing officers, injuring one officer who sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was subsequently taken to a hospital in Huntsville, where he is reported to be in stable condition.
The details surrounding McCarn’s arrest remain unclear at this time. Authorities noted that he was last seen around 3:45 a.m., wearing a gray shirt, black shorts, and no shoes. Described as being 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing 170 pounds, he has brown hair, brown eyes, and is reported to walk with a limp, indicating he may have been traveling on foot after fleeing the scene.
The severity of the incident prompted the state to issue a Blue Alert, warning the public that McCarn was armed and dangerous. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the FBI, US Marshals, and the ATF, participated in the search for McCarn, pooling resources and manpower to locate him quickly.
A key lead in the search came from a local business owner who spotted someone resembling McCarn on security cameras. This tip helped authorities converge on his location. Additionally, police employed a drone equipped with FLIR technology to aid in the search, which ultimately led to McCarn’s capture.
The injured officer involved in the shooting has not been publicly identified. Reports indicate that he underwent a medical procedure but is expected to recover fully. U.S. Highway 72 was temporarily closed during the search effort but has since reopened.
Law enforcement officials have encouraged the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any sightings of McCarn to emergency services. As the investigation continues, authorities are working diligently to ensure community safety and prevent any further incidents related to this case.
As of now, McCarn is in police custody and faces charges related to the shooting incident. The police department remains committed to transparency and keeping the community informed about this serious matter as more details emerge.
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