A tragic incident unfolded in Newport, Vermont, on Monday afternoon, leaving a United States Border Patrol agent dead. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the agent was shot and killed during a traffic stop.
It happened around 3:15 p.m. local time on Interstate 91 in the nearby town of Coventry. The highway, a major route in the area, has been shut down between Exit 27 in Newport and Exit 26 in Orleans. Authorities are urging drivers to use alternate routes while the investigation is underway.
Here’s what we know so far: two suspects were involved in the shooting. One of them is dead, while the other was injured and is now in custody. The FBI has taken over the investigation and is working to uncover the details of what led to this deadly encounter.
What’s still unclear is why the traffic stop was made in the first place. Neither the identity of the Border Patrol agent nor the suspects has been released at this time.
Law enforcement, including the Vermont State Patrol, is on the scene, and updates are expected as more information becomes available. For now, the area remains a hub of activity as investigators piece together what happened.
This incident has shaken the community, and people in the region are left with many questions as they await further details from officials. Stay tuned for updates as the story unfolds.
