Deputy U.S. marshal shot dead while serving arrest warrant on fugitive in Louisiana, agency says
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Key Points:
- A deputy U.S. Marshal was shot and killed Monday while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Alexandria, Louisiana; the suspect was injured and taken into custody after a three-hour standoff.
- The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office, FBI, and Louisiana State Police are jointly investigating the shooting, with the FBI leading and describing it as an assault on a federal officer.
- FBI Director Kash Patel announced that the bureau is providing full support and asked for prayers for the deputy's family and friends.
- Neighbors expressed shock and described the suspect as a good and positive individual, highlighting the unexpected nature of the incident.
- The names of the slain deputy and suspect, as well as the reason for the arrest warrant, have not been released.
