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U.S. Border Patrol Agent Fatally Shot in Vermont Near Canadian Border

A tragic incident unfolded on Monday in northern Vermont, where a U.S. Border Patrol agent lost his life in a fatal shooting along Interstate 91 in Coventry, approximately 20 miles (32 km) from the Canadian border. Authorities have confirmed that the agent was killed in the line of duty, marking a somber day for the law enforcement community.

FBI and Homeland Security Confirm the Tragic Event

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Benjamine Huffman, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, confirmed the death in separate statements. Huffman emphasized the sacrifices made by border patrol agents daily, stating, "Every single day, our Border Patrol agents put themselves in harm’s way so that Americans and our homeland are safe and secure."

Details of the Incident

According to the FBI, the confrontation led to the death of a suspect while a second suspect was wounded and taken into custody. Federal authorities assured the public that there was no ongoing threat and that a thorough investigation was underway.

The identity of the fallen agent, who was assigned to the U.S. Border Patrol’s Swanton Sector covering Vermont, parts of New York, and New Hampshire, has not yet been disclosed. Investigators, including the FBI’s Albany, New York office and the Vermont State Police, are working diligently to piece together the details of what transpired.

Road Closures and Investigation

Following the shooting, authorities temporarily shut down a section of Interstate 91 in both directions for approximately two hours. The northbound lanes reopened shortly after 5 p.m. as investigators continued their work at the scene.

Coventry is in close proximity to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Newport Station, a key post within the Swanton Sector that patrols 295 miles (475 km) of the U.S.-Canada border. As federal and state authorities probe the circumstances surrounding the shooting, the nation mourns the loss of a dedicated officer who gave his life in service to his country.

More details will be provided as the investigation unfolds.