Louisiana man charged with murder of deputy U.S. marshal

A Louisiana man has been charged with murder following the death of a deputy U.S. marshal who was shot while serving an arrest warrant. Clarence A. Frazier Jr., 48, of Alexandria, allegedly barricaded himself inside his home and opened fire as law enforcement officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant related to a prior sexual battery charge, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Louisiana. Frazier faces charges for the murder of a federal officer and could receive a maximum sentence of life in prison or the death penalty if convicted. The deceased deputy U.S. marshal was identified as Drew Hanson. The shooting occurred on July 13, when law enforcement officers located Frazier at his residence and obtained a search warrant. After announcing their presence, officers forced entry into the home, where Frazier allegedly opened fire, striking Hanson. Following a standoff, Frazier was taken into custody, and Hanson later died from his injuries.