Deputy US Marshal fatally shot while serving arrest warrant in Louisiana

A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed Monday while serving an arrest warrant in Louisiana, authorities said.

What we know:

According to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, deputies were assisting the U.S. Marshals Service’s Violent Offender Task Force during an operation to arrest a wanted fugitive Monday afternoon.

Shortly after officers arrived at the location, the deputy U.S. marshal was fatally shot, the sheriff’s office said.

The suspect was later wounded and taken into custody after a lengthy standoff with law enforcement.

What we don’t know:

The U.S. The Marshals Service has not publicly identified the deputy who was killed or released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

What’s next:

The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office and the FBI are leading the investigation.