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Sex Offender Shoots U.S. Marshal, Faces Federal Murder Charge

7/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Clarence A. Frazier Jr., a sex offender, shot U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson during a July 13 raid in Alexandria, Louisiana, and faces a federal murder charge.
The raid followed a contempt warrant after Frazier missed a court appearance for a sexual-battery trial involving a person with infirmities.
The FBI leads the investigation with Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office assistance, placing the suspect at risk of life imprisonment or death if convicted.

History

Historical Context

After the 1993 Waco siege—where a failed ATF raid killed four agents and 76 Branch Davidians and prompted a 1995 GAO report that forced the bureau to limit dynamic entries—federal law-enforcement tactics have faced repeated scrutiny. The July 13, 2024 Alexandria, Louisiana raid that wounded U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson and killed suspect Clarence A. Frazier Jr. revived congressional calls for tighter raid protocols.

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Story summary

Clarence A. Frazier Jr., a sex offender, shot U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson during a July 13 raid in Alexandria, Louisiana, and faces a federal murder charge.
The raid followed a contempt warrant after Frazier missed a court appearance for a sexual-battery trial involving a person with infirmities.
The FBI leads the investigation with Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office assistance, placing the suspect at risk of life imprisonment or death if convicted.

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