Daniel Victor McCarn is an American man who gained national attention after allegedly shooting a Scottsboro, Alabama, police officer on July 26, 2025, during a pursuit. He was arrested the same night after a major manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
Wiki / Bio
| Full Name | Daniel Victor McCarn |
| Age | 29 years (July 2025) |
| Known For | Alleged police shooting, large-scale manhunt |
| Hometown | Huntsville, Alabama, USA |
| Residence | Scottsboro, Alabama, USA |
Physical Details
| Height | 5 ft 10 inches (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Build | Not specified |
Table of Contents
Early Life
Daniel was born in 1996 in Huntsville, Alabama, and later moved to Scottsboro, where the July 2025 incident occurred. No additional early-life details are publicly known.
Education & Career
There is no verified information available about his education, occupation, or professional history in public records or media.
Shooting Incident & Legal Case
On July 26, 2025, a domestic disturbance on Ruth Street, Scottsboro, led to McCarn being pursued by police. During the chase:
- He crashed near US Highway 72 and County Park Road, exited his vehicle, and reportedly fired shots, injuring a police officer in non-life-threatening injuries.
- McCarn escaped on foot, sparking a multi-agency manhunt involving local police, FBI, U.S. Marshals, and ATF, and triggering an ALEA Blue Alert.
- He was spotted on surveillance near Old Larkinsville Road and captured using thermal drone imaging shortly after 10 p.m., without incident.
- He was taken into custody and booked into Jackson County Jail on multiple felony charges.
Authorities note no prior criminal record, aside from two minor traffic violations in 2017 and 2022.
Recent Updates
- July 26, 2025 – Officer shot during pursuit; McCarn later arrested following a large manhunt and Blue Alert deployment. (Source)
- Officer survived and received medical care; injuries confirmed as non-life-threatening.
