Drew Hanson was fatally wounded before a three-hour standoff ended with the injured suspect in custody.
ALEXANDRIA, LA — Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson was shot and killed Monday while helping serve an arrest warrant on a wanted fugitive in a south Alexandria neighborhood, authorities said.
Hanson was working with members of a U.S. Marshals Service violent offender task force and deputies from the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office when gunfire erupted at about 3 p.m. July 13. The suspect later barricaded himself, leading to a standoff that lasted about three hours before officers took him into custody.
The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office said the suspect was injured during the incident and taken to a local hospital. Authorities had not publicly identified him or described the nature of his injuries as of Tuesday. Officials also had not released the charges connected to the original arrest warrant.
The FBI’s New Orleans field office is leading the federal investigation and described the case as an assault on a federal officer. Louisiana State Police is separately examining possible violations of state law. The FBI said the suspect was in custody and there was no continuing threat to the public.
Authorities have not provided a detailed account of how the shooting began, how many shots were fired or whether other officers returned fire. No additional law enforcement injuries were reported. Officials said the investigation remained active and declined to release further details about the confrontation.
Dozens of officers responded to the area during the standoff. The agencies at the scene included the U.S. Marshals Service, Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, Alexandria Police Department, Louisiana State Police and FBI. Residents reported hearing gunfire as officers moved through the neighborhood and established a perimeter.
Hanson had served in law enforcement for 26 years. He began his career in local law enforcement before joining the U.S. Border Patrol. He later worked as a special agent for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement before becoming a deputy U.S. marshal.
Hanson is survived by his fiancée, children and parents, according to information released after his death. Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies issued condolences to his family and colleagues as news of the fatal shooting spread Tuesday.
FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau was providing its full resources to the Marshals Service and the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office. Louisiana state Rep. Ed Larvadain III, whose district includes part of Rapides Parish, also offered condolences to Hanson’s family and co-workers.
The suspect remained under investigation Tuesday. Authorities had not announced criminal charges related to Hanson’s death or said when the suspect might appear in court. The FBI and Louisiana State Police investigations were continuing.
Author note: Last updated July 14, 2026.