Deputy U.S. Marshal Killed While Serving Arrest Warrant in Alexandria, Louisiana; Suspect in Custody

A Deputy U.S. Marshal was shot and killed Monday while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Alexandria, Louisiana, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.

Officials said the deputy was fatally shot during the law enforcement operation in Rapides Parish. The suspect was taken into custody following the incident.

In a statement, the U.S. Marshals Service confirmed the deputy’s death and said the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are leading the investigation into the shooting.

Authorities have not yet released the identity of the fallen deputy or the suspect, and additional details about the circumstances surrounding the arrest warrant operation have not been made public.

The investigation remains active, and officials are expected to provide further information as it becomes available.