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FBI Arrests Teresa Youngblut in Fatal Shooting of Border Patrol Agent David Maland in Vermont

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 on Monday when Agent Maland stopped Youngblut and Felix Baukholt, a German man, on Interstate 91 in Coventry because Baukholt appeared to have an expired visa. During the stop, Youngblut allegedly opened fire on Maland and other officers, firing two shots, while Baukholt attempted to draw a gun. Border Patrol agents returned fire, shooting seven times. Both Youngblut and Baukholt were injured in the ensuing gunfire, with Baukholt dying at the scene. Youngblut has been charged with using a deadly weapon to assault, resisting or impeding federal law enforcement, and assault with a deadly weapon. She was transported to North Country Hospital and then to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center for treatment. The FBI had been conducting surveillance on the pair since January 14 after concerns were raised about their behavior and attire at a Lyndonville hotel. Authorities found tactical gear, including a ballistic helmet and night vision equipment, as well as aluminum foil used by Baukholt at a Walmart in Newport, in their blue Toyota Prius.