ALEXANDRIA — A Deputy U.S. Marshal was fatally shot Monday afternoon while members of the U.S. Marshals Violent Offender Task Force and local detectives were serving an arrest warrant, authorities said.
The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office said the operation took place in Alexandria at about 3 p.m.. Officials confirmed the marshal was with the Western District of Louisiana and that the officer died at the scene.
Multiple agencies responding, FBI to lead probe
Law enforcement agencies assisting at the scene included the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, Alexandria Police Department and Louisiana State Police. The FBI’s New Orleans Field Office said it is now leading the federal investigation into what it described as an assault on a federal officer; Louisiana State Police will also look into potential violations of state law.
"The FBI responded to an incident this afternoon in Alexandria with the Alexandria Police Department, Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Louisiana State Police," the FBI New Orleans Field Office said in a statement. "The FBI is now leading the investigation into an assault on a federal officer. Louisiana State Police is also investigating potential violations of state law. The subject, now under investigation, was taken into custody, and there is no ongoing threat to the public."
Authorities said the suspect sustained injuries and was taken into custody after what they described as a "lengthy standoff." The individual was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Officials did not immediately answer whether officers returned fire or provide details about the suspect’s condition.
What is known and what remains unclear
- Victim: An unidentified Deputy U.S. Marshal from the Western District of Louisiana, killed on scene.
- Location: Alexandria, Rapides Parish.
- Time: About 3 p.m. Monday, according to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office.
- Suspect: Taken into custody after being injured; transported to a hospital.
- Investigation: Led by the FBI’s New Orleans Field Office; Louisiana State Police also investigating state-law issues.
Local investigators said they would coordinate with federal authorities as the probe proceeds. The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office has not released the name of the marshal or the suspect. The FBI and Louisiana State Police also had no immediate additional comment Monday night.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Incident | Deputy U.S. Marshal shot and killed during arrest operation |
| Location | Alexandria, Rapides Parish |
| Time | About 3 p.m. Monday |
| Investigating agencies | FBI New Orleans Field Office (lead), Louisiana State Police, Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office |
This shooting highlights persistent dangers faced by marshals and task-force officers who execute warrants and confront violent fugitives. It also adds to a national pattern of attacks on law enforcement that prompts layered local, state and federal responses.
Officials urged anyone with information about the incident to contact the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office or the FBI. As investigators continue to gather evidence, authorities said there is no ongoing threat to the public.
