Feds say 1 suspect dead, another in custody in fatal shooting of U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vt.

COVENTRY, Vermont — One suspect is dead and another is in custody after a U.S. Border Patrol agent was fatally shot in the line of duty in northern Vermont on Monday afternoon, federal authorities confirmed.

The shooting happened at 3:15 p.m. Monday on Interstate 91 in Coventry, Vermont, near the U.S.-Canada border, according to Vermont State Police.

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesperson said that a Border Patrol agent from the Swanton Sector, who has not been identified, was shot and killed in the line of duty.

In a statement, FBI Albany says one suspect was killed and another was injured and is currently in custody. The names of both the deceased party and the person in custody were not immediately available.

According to a Fox News report, the shooting happened during a traffic stop, where two suspects were in a car. Officials confirmed to the news agency that one of the suspects is dead.

Federal authorities including the FBI are leading the investigation into the shooting, state police said.

I-91 remained closed in both directions between Exit 27 in Newport and Exit 26 in Orleans following the shooting, state police said Monday afternoon.

“Drivers should take alternate routes,” state police advised.

The northbound lane of I-91 reopened near mile marker 168, state police said late Monday afternoon.

“The southbound lane remains closed and is expected to be a long-duration closure,” state police said.

The FBI says there is no threat to the public.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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