News Summary
A 29-year-old suspect, Daniel Victor McCarn, was captured following a manhunt after he shot a Scottsboro police officer. The incident began after a domestic disturbance, leading to a police pursuit and subsequent injuries to an officer. McCarn had no prior criminal record and was described as armed and dangerous during the search. The community is urged to remain vigilant post-incident.
Scottsboro
Daniel Victor McCarn, a 29-year-old suspect, was captured on Saturday night following an extensive manhunt that was launched after he shot a Scottsboro police officer earlier that day. McCarn was apprehended just after 10:00 p.m. around Old Larkinsville Road, approximately five miles from the location where he last evaded authorities.
The search for McCarn began early Saturday morning following a domestic incident reported on Ruth Street. After fleeing the scene of this incident, he led police on a pursuit that ended with his vehicle crashing at the intersection of U.S. Highway 72 and County Park Road. After the crash, McCarn allegedly opened fire on pursuing officers, resulting in a Scottsboro police officer sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. The injured officer was treated at Huntsville Hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.
Law enforcement officials indicated that McCarn had no documented history with police prior to this incident, aside from two minor traffic violations recorded in Jackson County in 2017 and 2022. Authorities quickly launched a multi-agency manhunt involving local police, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), and the FBI. The situation escalated to the point where a Blue Alert was issued to assist in locating the suspect after the shooting.
Search efforts were intensified across a designated perimeter that included various landmarks such as a local football stadium, a Piggly Wiggly grocery store, and a Taco Bell near County Park. Investigators deployed advanced technology, including a drone equipped with heat tracking capabilities, to search for McCarn in a wooded area adjacent to railroad tracks. Prior to his capture, authorities described McCarn as armed and dangerous, noting that he was last seen limping, barefoot, and dressed in a gray shirt and black shorts.
Despite the urgency and danger posed by the situation, Lt. Coty Durham of the Scottsboro Police Department expressed confidence that McCarn had not traveled far from the scene of the initial incident. This insight guided search teams and contributed to his eventual capture.
McCarn’s apprehension marks an important development in the ongoing investigation into the shots fired at law enforcement officers during the pursuit. The investigation remains active as authorities analyze the circumstances surrounding the initial domestic disturbance and McCarn’s subsequent actions.
As the community recovers from this event, law enforcement officials continue to encourage citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or individuals. This incident serves as a critical reminder of the risks faced by police officers daily while performing their duties to protect and serve the public.
The Scottsboro community can expect further updates as the authorities process the legal ramifications of this incident and address any resulting public safety concerns in the wake of the shooting.
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