U.S. Marshal Fatally Shot Serving Arrest Warrant on Fugitive in La.
A U.S. marshal assigned to a violent offender task force was fatally shot while helping serve an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Alexandria, authorities said.
What to Know
- A U.S. marshal was fatally shot Monday in Alexandria while trying to serve an arrest warrant on a fugitive as part of the U.S. Marshals Violent Offender Task Force.
- The shooting occurred around 3 p.m. while task force members and Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office detectives were trying to apprehend the suspect, who exchanged gunfire with law enforcement.
- The suspect was taken into custody after a lengthy standoff and hospitalized with injuries, while the FBI, Louisiana State Police and the sheriff's office investigate the incident.
