Deputy U.S. Marshal killed during arrest warrant service in Louisiana
Deputy U.S. Marshal fatally shot during arrest warrant service; suspect apprehended.
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Deputy U.S. Marshal fatally shot serving arrest warrant in Alexandria, Louisiana on July 14, 2026. Suspect apprehended following standoff after sustaining injuries. Joint investigation by FBI, Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office, and Louisiana State Police.
2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 14 Jul, 09:20 UTC
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The FBI, Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office, and Louisiana State Police are conducting a joint investigation into the shooting that killed the deputy marshal. FBI Director Kash Patel stated on social media that the bureau is offering full resources to the sheriff's office and marshals service.
A Deputy U.S. Marshal was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Alexandria, Louisiana on Monday. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. CDT in the Rutland Road area when Sheriff's Detectives and members of the U.S. Marshals Violent Offender Task Force were conducting the law enforcement operation.
The suspect involved in the shooting of the deputy marshal was apprehended following a lengthy standoff. The suspect sustained injuries during the incident and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Deputy U.S. Marshal fatally shot during arrest warrant service; suspect apprehended.