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Border Patrol agent shot, killed during traffic stop in Vermont

By Catherine Stoddard

FOX TV Digital Team

Published January 20, 2025 7:12 PM MST

Published January 20, 2025 7:12 PM MST

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FILE - The U.S. Border Patrol emblem is seen on the side of an agent's truck patrolling the border May 14, 2006 in Nogales, Arizona. U.S. (Photo by Jeff Topping/Getty Images)

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

What we know:

The shooting happened at about 3:15 p.m. local time.

The agent was shot and killed while performing a traffic stop in Newport, Vermont, the DHS told FOX News.

There are two suspects, one of whom is dead. The second suspect was injured and was taken into custody.

The FBI will be leading the investigation.

The shooting took place on Interstate 91 in Coventry, Vermont and the highway will be closed between exit 27 in Newport and exit 26 in Orleans. Drivers have been advised to take alternate routes, according to the Vermont State Patrol.

What we don't know:

Officials have not stated why the traffic stop was executed and any details about the suspect or the agent have yet to be released as of this report.

LiveNOW from FOX has reached out to the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI for more information.

The Source: Information for this article was gathered from statements from the FBI field office in Albany, New York, the Customs and Border Patrol and information from FOX News. This story was reported from Los Angeles.

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