Overview
- A federal officer died after an assault while law enforcement was conducting a fugitive search near Rutland Road in Alexandria on July 13.
- The FBI’s New Orleans division is leading the criminal investigation and has described the case as an assault on a federal officer.
- Local, state and federal units including the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office, Alexandria Police, Louisiana State Police and U.S. Marshals responded to the scene.
- Authorities say the suspect was taken into custody, identities of the officer and suspect have not been released, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
- Investigators are keeping details limited because the case is active, and next steps include evidence gathering and coordination between federal and state prosecutors to determine charges.