News Summary
A 29-year-old man from Huntsville, Daniel Victor McCarn, was arrested after allegedly shooting a Scottsboro police officer during a domestic disturbance response. After fleeing the scene and leading police on a pursuit, McCarn was apprehended later that evening. The injured officer is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries. The incident has raised concerns about public safety and police protocols during domestic incidents, prompting a review of procedures to better protect law enforcement officers in the future.
Scottsboro, Alabama – A 29-year-old man from Huntsville, Daniel Victor McCarn, has been arrested following an incident that led to the shooting of a Scottsboro police officer during a response to a domestic disturbance. The police were called to the scene on Ruth Street around 1:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Following the domestic incident, McCarn fled the scene in a vehicle, which triggered a police pursuit. The chase concluded when McCarn crashed his vehicle at the intersection of U.S. Highway 72 and County Park Road. During the altercation, he allegedly fired shots at the pursuing officers, resulting in injuries to one officer.
The injured officer has been treated for non-life-threatening injuries at Huntsville Hospital and is reportedly on the mend following a medical procedure. Authorities issued an emergency alert around noon on Saturday, nearly 12 hours after the initial shooting incident, warning the public about McCarn, who was considered armed and dangerous.
Authorities implemented a manhunt for McCarn, using thermal drone technology to assist in locating him. He was eventually apprehended shortly after 10:00 p.m. on Saturday without incident in a wooded area near some railroad tracks, approximately five miles from the location of the crash. A local business on Old Larkinsville Road tipped off the police with information on McCarn’s whereabouts, which enabled law enforcement to review surveillance footage that contributed to his capture.
During the height of the police response, local authorities set up a perimeter around the area to contain McCarn, while multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), joined in the search efforts. As a precautionary measure due to the ongoing active shooter situation, several local businesses chose to delay their openings for safety reasons. Moreover, traffic was notably affected in the vicinity of County Park Road and U.S. Highway 72 due to road closures.
Scottsboro Police have stated that they did not have any previous interactions with McCarn, and his record reflects only two minor traffic violations, raising concerns about the nature of this alarming incident.
The Blue Alert issued during the manhunt signified that an at-large suspect posed a serious threat to public safety. Fortunately, the officer wounded during the exchange of gunfire is optimistic about making a speedy recovery, as authorities and the local community reflect on the events of the day.
This shooting incident has prompted discussions about safety and police response protocols during domestic disturbances, highlighting the risks that law enforcement officers face in the line of duty. As the investigation continues, law enforcement agencies are likely to review their procedures to improve public safety and officer protection in the future.
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