EVANSTON (WNE) — A man accused of failing to register as a sex offender died after he was shot while local deputies were assisting the U.S. Marshals Service to serve an arrest warrant near Evanston. 

The incident occurred on Wednesday, March 12 at Yellow Creek Estates, the mobile home park south of Evanston now called Lindley Park. 

“Upon arrival, officers encountered the individual, and the suspect eluded law enforcement,” according to a press release issued by the Uinta County Sheriff’s Office. 

Uinta County Sheriff Andy Kopp said Monday the suspect entered a maintenance building at the park. 

“Shortly thereafter, a brief interaction occurred in an attempt to take the suspect into custody,” states the release. “During the interaction, law enforcement fired their weapons.” 

Although “the suspect involved was immediately provided first aid and medical care,” the release states the man died from his injuries after he was transferred to Evanston Regional Hospital. 

Citing an active investigation, authorities have yet to release the suspect’s name, though they have identified him. 

Two local deputies involved in Wednesday’s incident were initially put on administrative leave per department policy. By Monday morning, Kopp said they had been cleared and will return to work this week. 

The Wyoming Department of Investigation is investigating the incident.