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Border Patrol agent shot by illegal immigrant in Vermont

Border Patrol agent shot by illegal immigrant in Vermont. A Border Patrol agent has tragically died after being shot in the neck by a suspected illegal immigrant during a traffic stop in Vermont, according to a report from NewsNation’s Ali Bradley.

The incident occurred on Interstate 91 in Coventry, a town near the U.S.-Canada border. Sources indicate that the shooter was a visa overstay.

“A Border Patrol agent in Vermont is dead after being shot in the neck by an illegal immigrant who sources say was a ‘visa overstay,'” Bradley reported. “Sources say the agent was conducting a traffic stop when he was shot. The shooter is also dead. A woman was injured in the altercation; her status and condition are currently unknown.”

Following the shooting, Interstate 91 was shut down between exits 26 and 27.

The Vermont State Police issued a statement:
“The Vermont State Police is providing law-enforcement assistance following a shooting involving a U.S. Border Patrol agent on Interstate 91 in Coventry, Vermont, on Monday afternoon, Jan. 20, 2025. Members of the state police are coordinating with federal counterparts following the 3:15 p.m. incident. Federal authorities, including the FBI, are the lead investigative agencies.”

Fox News reported that there are two suspects involved in the incident, one of whom is deceased.

This marks a somber day for law enforcement as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding this tragedy.

This is a developing story; updates will follow as more information becomes available.