Deputy U.S. Marshal shot and killed while serving arrest warrant in Louisiana
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A Deputy U.S. Marshal was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant in Alexandria, Louisiana, on Monday, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
The Rapides County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened around 3 p.m. in the area of Rutland Road, where authorities were trying to apprehend a wanted fugitive.
“Sheriff’s Detectives, along with members of the U.S. Marshals Service Violent Offender Task Force, were conducting a law enforcement operation to apprehend a wanted fugitive in the area of Rutland Road, where the Officer Shooting Incident occurred,” the sheriff’s office said. he said.
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A Deputy U.S. Marshal was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant in Alexandria, Louisiana, on Monday. (US Marshals Service)
According to the statement made by the Police Department, the suspect was detained after a long wait.
Deputies said the suspect was injured during the shooting and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
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The suspect was detained after a long chase. (Getty Images)
While the FBI is conducting the investigation into the murder of the deputy, the sheriff’s office is also investigating the attack. Louisiana State Police are also assisting.
“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. he said. “The FBI is currently conducting the investigation into the assault on a federal officer. Louisiana State Police are also investigating possible violations of state law. The individual currently 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 cannot comment further at this time.”
The FBI continues its investigation into the deputy’s murder. (Getty Images)
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FBI Director Kash Patel said: “The FBI is investigating and providing full resources to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office and our brave partners @USMarshalsHQ after one of their deputies was tragically killed today while serving an arrest warrant in Alexandria, Louisiana. The suspect is in custody. Please pray for the deputy’s family and friends.”
