US Border Patrol Agent Shot Dead by Illegal Immigrant in Vermont on President Trump's Inauguration Day

Jan 20, 2025, 09:47 PM

A US Border Patrol agent was shot and killed in Newport, Vermont, near the US-Canadian border during a traffic stop on Interstate 91. The agent was reportedly shot in the neck by an illegal immigrant who was a visa overstay. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the incident, stating that there were two suspects in the car, one of whom is deceased. A woman was injured in the incident, though her condition is unknown. The shooting occurred on the day President Donald Trump was sworn into office. Interstate 91 has been closed between exits 27 in Newport and 26 in Orleans as authorities investigate.