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FBI Arrests Teresa Youngblut in Fatal Shooting of Agent David Maland During Vermont Traffic Stop

Jan 24, 2025, 06:06 PM

The FBI has arrested Teresa Youngblut, a 21-year-old woman from Washington state, in connection with the fatal shooting of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland in Vermont. The incident occurred during a traffic stop on Interstate 91 in Coventry, Vermont, when Maland stopped Youngblut and Felix Baukholt, a German national, due to Baukholt's expired visa. Youngblut allegedly fired at Maland and other officers, while Baukholt attempted to draw a gun but was shot and killed. Maland, a 44-year-old U.S. Air Force veteran who had served as a security officer at the Pentagon during the 9/11 attacks, was fatally wounded and later pronounced dead at the hospital. The suspects had been under surveillance since January 14 after concerns were raised about their tactical gear and firearms. Authorities found a cache of weapons and tactical equipment in their vehicle following the shooting.