Stephen Marcantel
The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate
ALEXANDRIA, La. — An Alexandria man has been federally charged within the deadly taking pictures of a U.S. deputy marshal throughout the service of an arrest warrant Monday in Alexandria.
Clarence A. Frazier Jr., 48, of Alexandria, was charged by felony criticism with the homicide of Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson, in keeping with the U.S. Department of Justice. If convicted, he faces as much as life in jail or the loss of life penalty.
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Hanson was shot whereas serving an arrest warrant alongside the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office for Frazier on Monday after Frazier failed to seem in courtroom on a cost of sexual battery of an individual with infirmities, in keeping with a news launch.
“Our men and women put their lives on the line every day to apprehend the country’s most dangerous criminals,” mentioned Gadyaces Serralta, director of the U.S. Marshal Service. “When a Deputy U.S. Marshal is killed in the line of duty serving an arrest warrant on a violent fugitive, this agency and, indeed the entire country mourn that loss. While we are all profoundly heartbroken by Drew Hanson’s tragic death, we are at the same time grateful for his unselfish devotion to protecting his community and those he loved.”
Law enforcement positioned Frazier at his residence across the intersection of Rutland and Moor and obtained a search warrant earlier than coming into the house, in keeping with the Justice Department. The officers allegedly had clear regulation enforcement markings to execute the warrant, introduced their presence, and compelled entry into the residence.
Officers discovered Frazier in his bed room, the place, in keeping with the Justice Department, he barricaded himself and shot at officers, putting Hanson. Frazier then engaged in an extra standoff with officers till he was taken into custody.
Hanson later died from his accidents. Frazier additionally sustained accidents and was transported to an area hospital, in keeping with KALB.
“U.S. Marshals risk their lives every day — securing our courts, protecting our communities, and working shoulder-to-shoulder with local law enforcement to bring dangerous fugitives to justice. Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson embodied that courage and dedication,” mentioned Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche . “Tragically, the defendant’s alleged actions claimed the life of a dedicated law enforcement officer who was simply doing his duty. The alleged perpetrator is now in custody and will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. Our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Marshal Hanson’s family and the entire law enforcement community mourning his loss.”
The FBI is investigating the case with help from RPSO. The Louisiana State Police can also be investigating potential violations of state regulation.
“The FBI offers our deepest condolences to the family of Deputy U.S. Marshal Hanson, who was killed in the line of duty while doing his job pursuing a subject wanted for violent crime,” mentioned FBI Director Kash Patel. “We will commit our full force of resources to conduct a thorough investigation with our partners at the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Justice to ensure the individual responsible for this horrific act is brought to justice. The FBI sends our prayers to Deputy Hanson’s family, friends, and our partners at the U.S. Marshal’s service.”
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