An emergency alert was issued across Alabama as law enforcement launched a manhunt for 29‑year‑old Daniel Victor McCarn after he allegedly shot a Scottsboro police officer during a late‐night pursuit in Jackson County.
The incident began shortly before 1 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025, when Scottsboro police responded to a domestic disturbance on Ruth Street. During the ensuing encounter, McCarn fled in a vehicle. Officers pursued him until the suspect crashed at the intersection of U.S. Highway 72 and County Park Road, according to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) statements.
After crashing, McCarn reportedly exited the vehicle and fired a weapon at pursuing officers, striking one law enforcement officer. The injured officer was transported to Huntsville Hospital and is in stable, non‑life‑threatening condition.
Following the shooting, McCarn fled the scene on foot. In response, ALEA issued a Blue Alert, a statewide emergency notification used when an officer is injured or killed and a suspect is still at large. The Blue Alert named Daniel Victor McCarn as a suspect and urged the public to be vigilant.
ALEA described McCarn as a 29‑year‑old white male, approximately 5 ft 10 in, 170 lb, with brown hair and brown eyes, walking with a noticeable limp. He was last seen wearing a gray shirt, black shorts, and barefoot near the U.S. 72/County Park Road intersection in Jackson County.
The manhunt involves a multi-agency response. In addition to ALEA’s State Bureau of Investigation and Highway Patrol, federal partners are participating, including the FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, and the ATF.
Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area where McCarn was last seen and to not approach him if encountered. Anyone with information is instructed to call 911 immediately.
The emergency alert was issued around noon on July 26, nearly 12 hours after the initial shooting, indicating the urgency and evolving nature of the ongoing search.
Scottsboro police and ALEA have not released additional details about the domestic incident that triggered the pursuit, nor have they commented on whether McCarn had a criminal history or motives. The search continues with law enforcement canvassing neighborhoods and reviewing surveillance in the area.
The Blue Alert emphasizes that McCarn should be considered armed and dangerous, and officials stress caution. As of the latest update, no apprehension has been made and a description including his limp has been shared in hopes someone may recognize him.
ALEA has committed to monitoring and updating the public as the situation evolves. Meanwhile, residents near the area of U.S. 72 and County Park Road remain on alert for any sign of Daniel Victor McCarn.
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