Authorities are investigating a shooting incident in Vermont that resulted in the death of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Marand and the injury of another suspect. The incident occurred during a traffic stop near the U.S.-Canada border, leading to temporary road closures on Interstate 91. Marand, a U.S. Air Force veteran, was killed on Monday afternoon, and a German national with a current visa was also killed. The injured suspect is in custody and receiving medical treatment.
Marand’s death marks the first killing of a Border Patrol agent on duty since 2014. U.S. Customs and Border Protection expressed condolences to Marand’s family, while state officials described the incident as a tragedy and emphasized the challenges faced by law enforcement in the area. Vermont’s congressional delegation highlighted the staffing and support issues facing Border Patrol agents. Further updates are expected as the investigation continues.
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