Topline: A Louisiana fugitive now faces a federal murder charge after authorities say a deputy U.S. marshal was shot dead while officers tried to arrest him at his Alexandria home.
Published: July 16, 2026 6:30 pm ET
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Background: Images of Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson. Inset: Clarence A. Frazier, Jr. (via Family handout / Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office)
ALEXANDRIA, LA — A 48-year-old Louisiana man has been charged with murdering a deputy U.S. marshal after authorities say he opened fire on officers trying to arrest him at his home, then barricaded himself inside during a standoff.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice and reporting from WWLTV, Clarence A. Frazier Jr. was charged Tuesday in the death of Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson, who was killed Monday while working with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service to apprehend Frazier.
Federal authorities said officers had secured an arrest warrant for Frazier after he failed to appear in state court for trial on a charge of sexual battery with a person with infirmities. Investigators said law enforcement located him at his Alexandria residence, obtained a search warrant, approached the home in clearly marked gear, announced their presence, and forced entry.
Once officers found Frazier in a bedroom, authorities said he barricaded himself and fired at them, striking Hanson. The deputy marshal later died from his injuries. Frazier then remained in a standoff with law enforcement until he was taken into custody.
WWLTV identified the slain officer as Drew Hanson, while federal court filings and the Justice Department said Frazier now faces a charge of murdering a federal officer. If convicted, he could face life in prison or the death penalty.
The FBI is investigating the case with assistance from the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, and federal prosecutors in the Western District of Louisiana are handling the case.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Background: Images of Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson. Inset: Clarence A. Frazier, Jr. (via Family handout / Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office)
ALEXANDRIA, LA — A 48-year-old Louisiana man has been charged with murdering a deputy U.S. marshal after authorities say he opened fire on officers trying to arrest him at his home, then barricaded himself inside during a standoff.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice and reporting from WWLTV, Clarence A. Frazier Jr. was charged Tuesday in the death of Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson, who was killed Monday while working with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service to apprehend Frazier.
Federal authorities said officers had secured an arrest warrant for Frazier after he failed to appear in state court for trial on a charge of sexual battery with a person with infirmities. Investigators said law enforcement located him at his Alexandria residence, obtained a search warrant, approached the home in clearly marked gear, announced their presence, and forced entry.
Once officers found Frazier in a bedroom, authorities said he barricaded himself and fired at them, striking Hanson. The deputy marshal later died from his injuries. Frazier then remained in a standoff with law enforcement until he was taken into custody.
WWLTV identified the slain officer as Drew Hanson, while federal court filings and the Justice Department said Frazier now faces a charge of murdering a federal officer. If convicted, he could face life in prison or the death penalty.
The FBI is investigating the case with assistance from the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, and federal prosecutors in the Western District of Louisiana are handling the case.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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A Louisiana fugitive now faces a federal murder charge after authorities say a deputy U.S. marshal was shot dead while officers tried to arrest him at his Alexandria home.
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Published: July 16, 2026 6:30 pm ET
Background: Images of Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson. Inset: Clarence A. Frazier, Jr. (via Family handout / Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office)
ALEXANDRIA, LA — A 48-year-old Louisiana man has been charged with murdering a deputy U.S. marshal after authorities say he opened fire on officers trying to arrest him at his home, then barricaded himself inside during a standoff.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice and reporting from WWLTV, Clarence A. Frazier Jr. was charged Tuesday in the death of Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson, who was killed Monday while working with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service to apprehend Frazier.
Federal authorities said officers had secured an arrest warrant for Frazier after he failed to appear in state court for trial on a charge of sexual battery with a person with infirmities. Investigators said law enforcement located him at his Alexandria residence, obtained a search warrant, approached the home in clearly marked gear, announced their presence, and forced entry.
Once officers found Frazier in a bedroom, authorities said he barricaded himself and fired at them, striking Hanson. The deputy marshal later died from his injuries. Frazier then remained in a standoff with law enforcement until he was taken into custody.
WWLTV identified the slain officer as Drew Hanson, while federal court filings and the Justice Department said Frazier now faces a charge of murdering a federal officer. If convicted, he could face life in prison or the death penalty.
The FBI is investigating the case with assistance from the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, and federal prosecutors in the Western District of Louisiana are handling the case.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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