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US marshal shot dead serving arrest warrant in Louisiana

US marshal shot dead serving arrest warrant in Louisiana

Summary

A deputy US marshal, Drew Hanson, was killed during an operation to arrest a man in Louisiana who missed his sexual battery trial. The suspect, Clarence Frazier Jr., shot Hanson and was later arrested after a standoff.

Key Facts

  • Deputy US marshal Drew Hanson was shot and killed in Alexandria, Louisiana.
  • Hanson was part of a team arresting Clarence Frazier Jr., who missed his sexual battery trial.
  • Authorities had a search warrant for Frazier’s home and tried to arrest him there.
  • Frazier barricaded himself in his bedroom and opened fire on officers.
  • Hanson was mortally wounded during the shooting.
  • Frazier was arrested after a standoff and taken to the hospital with injuries.
  • Frazier faces murder charges and could receive life imprisonment or the death penalty.
  • Hanson is one of over 200 US marshals who have died in the line of duty since 1794.
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