A Deputy U.S. Marshal was fatally shot Monday in Alexandria, Louisiana, while serving an arrest warrant for a wanted fugitive. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. when members of the U.S. Marshals Violent Offender Task Force and local sheriff’s detectives were conducting the operation.
The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed the shooting in a statement. An unidentified Deputy U.S. Marshal from the Western District of Louisiana was killed during the operation.
Following a lengthy standoff, the suspect, who sustained injuries, was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment. It remains unclear if officers returned fire or the extent of the suspect's injuries.
The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana State Police, and the FBI are investigating the shooting. The FBI’s New Orleans Field Office stated it is leading the investigation into an assault on a federal officer, while Louisiana State Police are investigating potential violations of state law. Authorities have confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public.