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Deputy US Marshal gunned down while serving arrest warrant in Louisiana
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- A Deputy US Marshal was fatally shot while serving an arrest warrant in Alexandria, Louisiana, during a law enforcement operation targeting a wanted fugitive.
- The incident occurred around 3 p.m., involving the US Marshals Violent Offender Task Force and local sheriff’s detectives, and resulted in a lengthy standoff before the injured suspect was taken into custody.
- It remains unclear if officers returned fire or the extent of the suspect’s injuries, while authorities confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public.
- Witnesses described the chaotic scene with gunshots and expressed surprise, with some noting the suspect was known as a good and positive individual.
- The Louisiana State Police are investigating possible state law violations related to the case, and the FBI has not yet commented.
