Scottsboro Officer Injured in Shooting Welcomed Home
On August 14, 2025, Scottsboro Police Lieutenant Derek Porch returned home after being released from an out-of-state healthcare facility where he had been recovering from injuries sustained in a shooting. Members of the Scottsboro Police Department traveled to bring him safely back to the city.
At the Alabama–Tennessee state line, Porch was met by dozens of law enforcement officers from across the region in a powerful display of unity and support. The escort continued into Scottsboro, where community members lined the streets and gathered around the Jackson County Square to welcome him home. See Below.
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The Scottsboro Police Department expressed gratitude to the many individuals, agencies, and organizations that have shown support, offered assistance, and kept Porch in their thoughts and prayers during his recovery.
Lieutenant Porch is now back in Alabama, focusing on rest and recovery, surrounded by family, friends, and a community proud to have him home.
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