Border Patrol agents say,mortally injured Homeland Security “on duty” near the U.S.-Canada border on Monday press release revealed.
As the tragic events unfolded, President Donald Trump was sworn into office with one of his top priorities: securing the border and eliminating illegal immigration.
“Our hearts and prayers go out to the families, friends, and colleagues of our fallen brothers in green in Vermont.”
Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Benjamin Huffman said, “Every day, Border Patrol agents put themselves at risk to keep the American people and our country safe. My prayers and deepest condolences go out to Border Patrol agents, “This is dedicated to the families and loved ones of the Border Patrol agents.” , and colleagues. ”
“This incident is being rapidly investigated and DHS will release additional information as it becomes available,” Huffman added.
The Department of Homeland Security did not identify the officer, but noted that the officer was assigned to the Swanton area, the busiest northern border area.
local report The unidentified agent was shot in the neck and killed during a traffic stop on Interstate 91 in Coventry, Vermont, around 3:15 p.m., police said.
The investigation is ongoing and has been taken over by the FBI's Albany office.
The interstate was closed in both directions as authorities continued to “gather evidence and process the scene.”
“One U.S. Border Patrol agent was killed along with one subject. Another person was injured and is in custody,” the FBI said in a statement. said. “While there is no threat to the public, Interstate 91 remains closed for investigative operations.”
NewsNation's Ali Bradley reported Officials said the suspect was an illegal immigrant with a “visa overstay.”
“The shooter is also deceased. A woman was injured during the altercation, but her status and condition are unknown at this time,” Bradley wrote in a post on X.
On Monday evening, Bradley provided the following information: updateHe said Customs and Border Protection officials identified the officer as David Marand, 44, who had been with the agency for nearly 10 years.
She said Marand had reportedly recently transferred to Vermont from Texas.
Published by the National Border Patrol Council. statement Regarding that incident.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and colleagues of the Brother in Green who died in Vermont,” the union wrote.
Vermont lawmakers, including Sen. Bernie Sanders (I), Sen. Peter Welch (D), and Rep. Becca Balint (D), issued a joint statement. statement I would like to express my condolences.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the agent's family and the Border Patrol. We continue to monitor this situation along with federal and state authorities, and we thank the first responders and emergency medical service providers who responded to the scene.” said the lawmakers. I wrote.
“Border Patrol agents do an important job protecting our borders,” their statement continued. “They deserve our full support in terms of staffing, pay and working conditions. We will work with government agencies to carry out the very important work for which they are responsible. We look forward to working together to ensure that we have all the resources necessary to prevent future tragedies like the one that occurred today.'' It won't. ”
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