Deputy U.S. marshal shot dead serving arrest warrant in Louisiana, FBI says
A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Louisiana, authorities say. The suspect is in custody.
Updated on: July 14, 2026 / 2:39 AM EDT / CBS News
The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office said its detectives were with marshals when the shooting occurred at about 3 p.m.
"After a lengthy standoff," the office continued, "the suspect, who sustained injuries, was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for treatment."
The standoff lasted roughly three hours, according to CBS affiliate KALB-TV .
The FBI, sheriff's office and Louisiana State Police are conducting a joint investigation of the shooting with the FBI in the lead. Its New Orleans office characterizes the shooting as an assault on a federal officer.