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U.S. Border Patrol Agent Killed Near Canadian Border; Suspect Also Dead
Jan 20, 2025, 09:58 PM
A U.S. Border Patrol agent was shot in the neck and killed during a traffic stop near Coventry, Vermont, close to the Canadian border, on Monday afternoon around 3:15 p.m. The incident occurred on Interstate 91, leading to its closure between exits 26 and 27. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the agent's death and stated that the FBI is leading the investigation. Reports suggest that the suspect, who was also killed, may have been an illegal immigrant and a visa overstay, but authorities have not confirmed the suspect's legal status. The agent had served in the patrol for approximately 13 years. A woman was also injured during the incident, and her condition is unknown.
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