Louisiana Man Charged With U.S. Marshal's Murder, Faces Death Penalty
WHO:
Fox News - Drew Hanson was described as a devoted husband, father, and son.
Fox News - Clarence A. Frazier Jr., 48, of Alexandria, Louisiana, is the suspect charged with murder.
Fox News - Drew Hanson is the slain deputy U.S. marshal.
Fox News - Todd Blanche is the Acting U.S. Attorney General.
WHAT:
Fox News - The shooting occurred after law enforcement officers forced entry into Frazier's home.
Fox News - Frazier is charged with the murder of a federal officer and faces a maximum sentence of life in prison or the death penalty if convicted.
CBS News US - Frazier has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a deputy U.S. marshal.
WHERE:
Fox News - The incident occurred at Frazier's residence in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Fox News - The U.S. Marshals Service and the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office were involved in the operation.
WHEN:
Fox News - The shooting occurred on July 13.
Fox News - The U.S. Marshal on duty in Denver, Colorado, was mentioned in a context related to the incident.
WHY:
Fox News - Frazier was being arrested for failing to appear in state court to face trial on a charge of sexual battery of a person with infirmities.
HOW:
Fox News - Frazier allegedly barricaded himself inside a bedroom and opened fire on the officers, striking Hanson.
Fox News - Law enforcement officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant when Frazier allegedly barricaded himself inside his home and opened fire.
Fox News - After a lengthy standoff, Frazier was taken into custody.
(UPDATED July 16, 2026 08:48 UTC)
Drew Hanson was remembered as a devoted husband, father, and son following a tragic incident involving law enforcement. The shooting took place after officers forced entry into a home where Frazier had allegedly barricaded himself inside a bedroom. During the confrontation, Frazier opened fire on the officers, resulting in Hanson being struck.
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(UPDATED July 16, 2026 04:01 UTC)
Clarence A. Frazier Jr., 48, from Alexandria, Louisiana, has been charged with the murder of deputy U.S. marshal Drew Hanson, who was fatally shot during an attempted arrest at Frazier's residence. Frazier faces serious charges, including the possibility of life in prison or the death penalty if convicted, as he was being arrested for failing to appear in court on a sexual battery charge. After a standoff where Frazier allegedly barricaded himself and opened fire, law enforcement officers were eventually able to take him into custody.