Deputy U.S. marshal shot dead serving arrest warrant in Louisiana, FBI says

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A lawman U.S. Marshal was changeable and killed Monday portion serving an apprehension warrant connected a fugitive successful Alexandria, Louisiana, the Marshals work said, adding that the fishy is successful custody.

The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office said its detectives were with marshals erstwhile the shooting occurred astatine astir 3 p.m.

"After a lengthy standoff," the bureau continued, "the suspect, who sustained injuries, was taken into custody and transported to a section infirmary for treatment."

The FBI, sheriff's bureau and Louisiana State Police are conducting a associated probe of the shooting.

FBI Director Kash Patel said connected societal media precocious Monday nighttime that the bureau is "offering afloat resources" to the sheriff's bureau and marshals service. "Please commune for the deputy's household and friends," helium said.

Alexandria is astir 95 miles northwest of Baton Rouge.

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