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A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed Monday while serving an arrest warrant in Alexandria, Louisiana, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office said the incident occurred around 3 p.m. in the area of Rutland Road, where authorities were attempting to arrest a wanted fugitive.
“Sheriff’s detectives, along with members of the U.S. Marshals Violent Criminal Task Force, were conducting a law enforcement operation in the area of Rutland Road to arrest a wanted fugitive where an officer-involved shooting occurred,” the sheriff’s office said.
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A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed Monday while serving an arrest warrant in Alexandria, Louisiana. (US Marshals)
The suspect was taken into custody after a lengthy standoff, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies said the suspect suffered injuries during the encounter and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
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The suspect was arrested after a long standoff. (Getty Images)
The FBI is leading an investigation into the deputy’s murder, while the sheriff’s office is investigating the shooting. Louisiana State Police are also assisting.
“The FBI responded to an incident this afternoon in Alexandria with the Alexandria Police Department, the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Louisiana State Police,” the FBI’s New Orleans field office said in a statement. “The FBI is now leading the investigation into an assault on a federal officer. The Louisiana State Police is also investigating possible violations of state law. The subject, now under investigation, has been taken into custody and there is no ongoing threat to the public. Because this is a very active and ongoing investigation, we are unable to comment further at this time.”
The FBI is leading an investigation into the deputy’s murder. (Getty Images)
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FBI Director Kash Patel said, “The FBI is investigating and providing every resource to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office and our brave partners @USMarshalsHQ after one of their deputies was tragically murdered today while serving a warrant in Alexandria, Louisiana. The suspect is in custody. Please pray for the agent’s family and friends.”