US Border Patrol agent killed in Vermont traffic stop: DHS
A United States Border Agent was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Vermont near the Northern border, Fox News has confirmed.
A United States Border Agent was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Vermont near the Northern border, Fox News has confirmed.
The Department of Homeland Security said that a Border Patrol agent was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Coventry, Vermont on Monday at 3:15 p.m. Coventry is near the U.S.-Canada border.
During the traffic stop, two suspects were in the car. Officials confirmed that one of the suspects was dead.
Vermont Governor Phil Scott's office said that he is aware of the incident and Vermont State Police was assisting federal authorities.
The agent's death came the day of President Trump's swearing in. Trump has promised to make border security among his top priorities.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Vermont State Police and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for comment.
