Who is Daniel Victor McCarn, suspect in Scottsboro police shooting? Blue Alert issued

Daniel Victor McCarn, a 29-year-old Huntsville resident, is the suspect wanted in connection with the shooting of a Scottsboro Police Department officer

Updated on: Jul 27, 2025, 24:01:05 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Daniel Victor McCarn, a 29-year-old Huntsville resident, is the suspect wanted in connection with the shooting of a Scottsboro Police Department officer early Saturday, prompting a statewide Blue Alert from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). The incident, just before 1 AM local time, took place when officers responded to a domestic dispute on Ruth Street, leading to a chase that ended in a crash at US Highway 72 and County Park Road.

Daniel Victor McCarn has been identified as the suspect in the Scottsboro police shooting (X)

McCarn allegedly fired shots, injuring an officer, before fleeing on foot, sparking a multi-agency manhunt. The suspect has been described as armed and dangerous. His whereabouts remain unknown, raising public safety concerns.

According to the police description, McCarn is a white male standing 5’10” and weighing 170 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray shirt, black shorts, and no shoes, reportedly walking with a limp.

The chase on Saturday began after he fled the domestic scene in a vehicle, culminating in a crash where he exited and opened fire, striking an officer with non-life-threatening injuries. The officer is recovering at Huntsville Hospital. Authorities noted McCarn has no significant prior police record beyond minor traffic violations. The officer has not been identified yet and police have not issued a statement on the motive behind the shooting.

Blue Alert

The ALEA issued the Blue Alert to mobilize public assistance, urging anyone spotting McCarn to call 911 and avoid approaching. A multi-agency effort, including the FBI, US Marshals, ATF, and local police, is searching the area near the crash site, with closures of US 72 and South Broad Street recently lifted.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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