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Deputy US Marshal shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant in Louisiana

The suspect was wounded and taken into custody after a three-hour standoff, officials said, as federal and state agencies investigate the shooting.

  • On Monday, a deputy U.S. Marshal was fatally shot while serving an arrest warrant in Alexandria, Louisiana; authorities have not identified the deputy or suspect, but confirmed the suspect is now in custody.
  • Detectives from the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office were assisting the U.S. Marshals Violent Offender Task Force near Rutland Road when 'an officer-involved shooting occurred' at about 3 p.m. CDT.
  • Following what the sheriff's office called a 'lengthy standoff,' the suspect was apprehended and transported to a local hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries.
  • FBI Director Kash Patel said on Monday night the bureau is 'offering full resources' to investigators, adding, 'Please pray for the deputy's family and friends.'
  • The Louisiana State Police and federal partners are conducting a joint investigation into the shooting, stating, 'We honor their dedication and sacrifice and stand with our federal partners.
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WAFB 9 broke the news in Baton Rouge, United States on Monday, July 13, 2026.
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