A German national suspect who had a legal visa allegedly killed a person. us border patrol officer The traffic stop occurred near Vermont's northern border, Fox News Digital confirmed.
“Our partners at the Department of Homeland Security have confirmed that the deceased subject was a German citizen in the United States on a current visa,” said an FBI Albany spokesperson.
On Monday, January 20, authorities announced that 44-year-old U.S. Border Patrol agent David “Chris” Marando was shot during a traffic stop on Interstate 91 between Newport and Orleans, Vermont. .
The FBI in Albany said in a statement that Marand was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. “Our hearts are broken for our partners. We share their pain as they mourn the loss of their colleague.” said.
US Border Patrol agent killed in Vermont traffic stop: DHS
A Border Patrol agent moves a robotic device next to a Border Patrol vehicle on southbound Route 91 near Newport, Vermont, where a U.S. Border Patrol agent was shot and killed on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (David McGlynn, Fox News Digital)
Officials said two suspects were in the car. Authorities confirmed that one suspect was killed and the other was injured and is currently being treated at an area hospital.
The FBI field office said it continues to work closely with federal, state, and local authorities to further investigate the incident.
Border Patrol agent killed in Vermont identified
“FBI Albany has numerous resources in the region, including the Evidence Response Team (ERT), victim services, digital forensics, and dozens of special agents,” they said.
On Monday night, authorities were seen using robotic equipment to examine a backpack near what appeared to be a body on the ground at the scene.
On Monday, January 20, 2025, a U.S. Border Patrol agent was shot and killed in an empty vehicle heading south on Route 91 near Newport, Vermont. (David McGlynn, Fox News Digital)
“Our hearts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and colleagues of the Brother in Green who died in Vermont,” the Border Patrol Union said in a statement.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.), Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vert.) offered their condolences to the family.
“Border Patrol agents do an important job protecting our border, and they deserve our full support in terms of staffing, pay, and working conditions,” the elected officials said Tuesday. said in a statement. “We look forward to working with the authorities to ensure they have all the resources they need to carry out the very important work that is their responsibility. We must do everything possible to prevent future tragedies like this.”
The shooting occurred just hours after President Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term. he campaigned extensively secure borders and defend law enforcement.
