A U.S. Border Patrol agent was reportedly shot and killed by an illegal immigrant during a traffic stop in Vermont on Monday shortly after President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, NewsNation reporter Ali Bradley said sources indicated a Border Patrol agent was fatally shot on Monday by an illegal immigrant during a traffic stop.
“A Border Patrol agent in Vermont is dead after being shot in the neck by an illegal immigrant who sources say was a ‘visa overstay,’” Bradley tweeted. “Sources say the agent was conducting a traffic stop when he was shot.”
Bradley reported that the shooter was also found dead after the shooting and that an unidentified woman was “injured in the altercation.” The NewsNation reporter added that the woman’s condition was not known as of Monday.
In an update shared Tuesday on social media, Bradley said sources identified the deceased Border Patrol agent as 44-year-old David Maland.
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According to Fox News, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed on Monday that a border Patrol agent had been shot and killed at 3:15 p.m. during a traffic stop in Coventry, Vermont, which is located near the border between the United States and Canada.
Following Monday’s fatal shooting incident, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Benjamine Huffman issued a statement, saying, “Today, January 20, a Border Patrol agent assigned to the US Border Patrol’s Swanton Sector was fatally shot in the line of duty. Every single day, our Border Patrol agents put themselves in harm’s way so that Americans and our homeland are safe and secure.”
Huffman added, “My prayers and deepest condolences are with our Department, the Agent’s family, loved ones, and colleagues.”
The acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security noted that Monday’s incident was being “swiftly investigated” and that the department would provide additional information regarding the fatal shooting when more information is available.
According to Fox News, a spokesperson for the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albany office confirmed that both the Border Patrol agent and another individual were killed in Monday’s incident, while a third individual was injured and was being held in custody by law enforcement officials.
“FBI personnel will be working with our partners from U.S. Border Patrol and Vermont State Police to gather evidence and process the scene,” the FBI spokesperson said. “While there is no threat to the public, Interstate 91 will remain closed due to investigative activity.”
