A report of a masked gunman in Alpine, Texas, prompted a response from local law enforcement officers. The incident occurred on Wednesday and initially raised concerns about a potential threat.

However, upon investigation, it was determined that the individual in question was a Deputy U.S. Marshal. The marshal was in the process of executing a warrant, which explained the masked appearance that had sparked the initial report.

Further details about the incident can be found through KMID ABC Big 2. For more information, readers can consult the original report for additional context.