A Border Patrol agent stationed in Vermont was killed after being shot during an encounter with an individual near the Canadian border, according to a news report. The federal law enforcement agent was killed while conducting a traffic stop near Interstate 91 near the northern border Monday,

Local law enforcement, state officials and the Border Patrol itself issued statements in the wake of the tragic incident.

Officials said the agent was shot on Interstate 91, which was closed for several hours near the border with Canada.

A U.S. Border Patrol agent, who was shot and killed Monday during a traffic stop in Vermont, has been identified as David C. Maland, federal and state officials announced Tuesday.

A United States Border Patrol agent was shot and killed in Vermont on Monday, according to The Department of Homeland Security.

An investigation was underway on Tuesday near the United States’ border with Canada, where an agent was fatally shot “in the line of duty,” authorities said

The Vermont Border Patrol agent murdered when he stopped a migrant near the northern border has been identified as David C. Maland, The Post has learned. A 13-year-veteran of the agency, Maland

Vincent Illuzzi, the Essex County state’s attorney, described the shooting as happening during a traffic stop. He said he believed the stop was related to immigration enforcement.

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In light of the border patrol officer who was killed in Vermont Monday afternoon, Coos County High Sheriff Keith Roberge told News 9 he believes this shooting is a reminder of why we need resources along the Northern Border.

In a statement, the FBI said that in addition to the agent, a “subject” was killed and a third person was injured and taken into custody.