U.S. Marshal Deputy Killed Serving Warrant in Louisiana

A deputy U.S. Marshal was shot and killed on Monday, July 13, 2026, while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Alexandria, Louisiana. The suspect was taken into custody after a lengthy standoff and transported to a local hospital with injuries, according to federal and local authorities.

The shooting occurred at approximately 3 p.m. local time in the Rutland Road area, where detectives from the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office and members of the U.S. Marshals Violent Offender Task Force were conducting the operation. The U.S. Marshals Service confirmed the deputy's death in a social media post, stating the suspect was in custody. The identities of the deputy and the suspect had not been released as of Tuesday.

The incident prompted a multi-agency response and investigation. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation into the deputy's death, while the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation into the standoff. The Louisiana State Police also responded to the scene. Officials described the investigation as active and ongoing, declining to release further details.

A neighbor in the area described hearing multiple gunshots during the...