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Deputy U.S. Marshal Shot Dead Serving Arrest Warrant in Louisiana

From CBS News · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A deputy U.S. Marshal was fatally shot while serving an arrest warrant in Alexandria, Louisiana.
  • The suspect, who sustained injuries, is in custody following a standoff.
  • The FBI, local sheriff's office, and state police are jointly investigating the shooting.

A deputy U.S. Marshal has died after being shot while serving an arrest warrant in Alexandria, Louisiana. The incident occurred Monday afternoon when law enforcement officers were attempting to apprehend a fugitive.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office confirmed that its detectives were present during the shooting. Following a lengthy standoff, the suspect, who sustained injuries during the confrontation, was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment.

offering full resources

— Kash PatelFBI Director, stating the bureau's commitment to assisting the investigation.

The FBI, in conjunction with the sheriff's office and the Louisiana State Police, has launched a joint investigation into the fatal shooting. FBI Director Kash Patel stated that the bureau is providing full resources to assist the ongoing inquiry, expressing condolences for the deputy's family and friends.

Alexandria is located approximately 95 miles northwest of Baton Rouge. The investigation aims to determine the precise circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Please pray for the deputy's family and friends.

— Kash PatelFBI Director, expressing condolences following the shooting.
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Originally published by CBS News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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