Fugitive Shot Dead Deputy in Alexandria | Lafayette Louisiana News

Lafayette Louisiana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

A 48-year-old man, Clarence Frazier, appeared in federal court charged with murdering Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson during a high-stakes fugitive arrest in a south Alexandria neighborhood. Frazier, who was hiding in a bedroom and opened fire, has been held without bond and faces a potential death penalty. The shooting, which occurred on July 13th, shocked the community as witnesses described chaos and the tragic loss of a fallen officer with a family. Sheriff Eddie Langlinais, a former U.S. Marshal, mourned the deep personal and professional loss felt across the agency. Frazier waived his…