Michael Andrew Hanson, 36, served several law enforcement agencies before joining the U.S. Marshals Service in 2020.
ALEXANDRIA, La. — A deputy U.S. marshal killed while serving an arrest warrant in central Louisiana was a husband, father and veteran law enforcement officer whose career took him from local police departments to federal agencies, officials said.
Deputy U.S. Marshal Michael Andrew Hanson, 36, died Monday after he was shot during an operation at a home on Rutland Road in Alexandria. Hanson, identified in federal statements as Drew Hanson, was working with Rapides Parish sheriff’s detectives to arrest Clarence A. Frazier Jr., 48, authorities said.
The U.S. Marshals Service said Hanson and the other officers were trying to arrest Frazier after he failed to appear in state court for a trial involving a sexual battery charge. Officers located Frazier at his home, obtained a search warrant and approached the residence while wearing clear law enforcement markings, according to the agency.
Authorities said the officers announced themselves before forcing their way inside. They found Frazier in a bedroom, where he had barricaded himself, the Justice Department said. Frazier allegedly fired at the officers and struck Hanson. The Marshals Service said Hanson died from his injuries at about 4:45 p.m.
Frazier remained barricaded in the bedroom after the shooting, authorities said. The confrontation developed into a standoff that lasted roughly three hours before officers took him into custody. The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office said Frazier was injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment. Officials did not immediately explain how he was injured.
Hanson joined the U.S. Marshals Service in 2020 and served in the Southern District of Alabama and the Western District of Louisiana. Before becoming a deputy marshal, he worked for U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Nogales, Arizona, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in New Orleans.
His earlier law enforcement career included service with the Ocean Springs and Gulfport police departments in Mississippi and the Mississippi Department of Transportation, according to the Marshals Service. The agency said Hanson is survived by his wife and two children.
U.S. Marshals Service Director Gadyaces Serralta said Hanson was devoted to protecting his community and making the country safer. “His life mattered,” Serralta said in a statement, adding that Hanson’s sacrifice would not be forgotten.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche also described Hanson as a dedicated officer who worked alongside local authorities to arrest wanted people and protect communities. Blanche said Hanson’s service would remain an inspiration to others in law enforcement.
Neighbors described a sudden burst of violence that disrupted the residential area Monday afternoon. One woman told local television station KALB that she moved her children into a room and told them to stay down after hearing several gunshots. Other residents expressed surprise at the allegations against Frazier, whom some said they knew from the neighborhood.
The FBI is leading the investigation into Hanson’s death with assistance from the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office. Louisiana State Police is reviewing possible violations of state law. Authorities said there was no continuing threat to the public after Frazier was taken into custody.
Frazier has been charged by federal criminal complaint with murdering a federal officer. The charge is an allegation, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. The Justice Department said a conviction could result in life imprisonment or the death penalty.
Author note: Last updated July 15, 2026.