COVENTRY, Vermont — Local, state and federal officials are mourning the loss of a U.S. Border Patrol agent killed in the line of duty near the U.S.-Canada border on Monday.
The slain agent has been identified by Vermont officials as 44-year-old David Maland, according to reports by Fox News and VTdigger.
In a press conference at the State House on Tuesday, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott identified Maland as the fallen officer.
“I want to extend my heartfelt condolences to Agent Maland’s family, friends, and colleagues,” Scott said. “The FBI is leading this investigatin and the Vermont State Police will continue to assist in any way they can.”
Vermont Sen. Russ Ingalls, R-Essex, also mentioned Maland’s death while speaking on the Senate floor Tuesday morning, following a moment of silence, the VTdigger reported.
“I just want to put a name to the face of the officer that was killed yesterday,” Ingalls said. “His name is David Maland, and I thank you very much for the moment of silence.”
On Monday, federal authorities confirmed that 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. The names of the suspect who died and the second in custody have not been released.
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.
Federal officials said Monday that the slain agent was assigned to the U.S. Border Patrol’s Swanton Sector.
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.
“Every single day, our Border Patrol agents put themselves in harm’s way so that Americans and our homeland are safe and secure. My prayers and deepest condolences are with our Department, the Agent’s family, loved ones, and colleagues,” Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Benjamine Huffman said in a statement on Monday.
“This incident is being swiftly investigated and DHS will release additional information as soon as it becomes available,” Huffman said.
I-91 was temporarily closed in both directions on Monday following the fatal shooting.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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