Border Patrol Agent Killed in Vermont [WATCH]

A U.S. Border Patrol agent was tragically shot and killed during a traffic stop in northern Vermont, federal authorities confirmed Monday.

Our hearts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and coworkers of our fallen brother in green in Vermont. pic.twitter.com/XZfTHSvTjP

— Border Patrol Union – NBPC (@BPUnion) January 20, 2025

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The incident occurred on January 20 near the U.S.-Canadian border.

Vermont State Police initially reported the shooting in Coventry, a small town located near the border.

The shooting happened around 3:15 p.m. local time on Interstate 91, prompting a temporary closure of the highway in both directions.

#BREAKING: A Border Patrol agent has been shot and killed by an illegal immigrant in Vermont, per WCAX3

The suspect is deceased now as well.

It’s going to be a MASSIVE undertaking to undo the sheer amount of damage Biden caused by importing the enemy.

Pray for this agent’s… pic.twitter.com/4lyTYpJpjN

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 20, 2025

Federal officials later confirmed the death of the agent.

“On January 20, a Border Patrol agent assigned to the US Border Patrol’s Swanton Sector was fatally shot in the line of duty,” stated Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in a press release shared with the Daily Caller News Foundation.

“The incident is currently being investigated, and CBP will release additional information as soon as it becomes available.”

The CBP agent’s death coincided with the inauguration of President Donald Trump, who took office the same day.

President Trump signed several executive orders addressing immigration and border security, including measures to declare a national emergency at the southern border, designate cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, pause refugee resettlement, and end birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants.

#BREAKING: President Trump has just signed an executive order designating drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations

They can now be targeted with LETHAL FORCE by the U.S. military.

This is HUGE. pic.twitter.com/WAf7HhKVAY

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 21, 2025

In response to the agent’s death, acting Secretary of Homeland Security Benjamine Huffman expressed his condolences.

“Every single day, our Border Patrol agents put themselves in harm’s way so that Americans and our homeland are safe and secure,” Huffman said.

“My prayers and deepest condolences are with our Department, the Agent’s family, loved ones, and colleagues.”

As of now, neither the CBP nor Vermont State Police have released further details about the agent’s identity or any suspects involved in the shooting.

The investigation remains ongoing, and federal authorities have promised updates as more information becomes available.

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