A U.S. Border Patrol agent tragically lost his life on Monday after being shot in the neck during a traffic stop on Interstate 91 in Coventry, Vermont. The incident involved a suspected illegal immigrant who, according to reports, had overstayed their visa.
NewsNation reporter Ali Bradley first reported the tragic event, stating, “A Border Patrol agent in Vermont is dead after being shot in the neck by an illegal immigrant who sources say was a ‘visa overstay.’ Sources say the agent was conducting a traffic stop when he was shot. The shooter is also dead. A woman was injured in the altercation; her status and condition are not known at this time.”
The shooting occurred at approximately 3:15 p.m. between exits 26 and 27 on Interstate 91. Following the incident, the highway was shut down as authorities secured the scene and began their investigation.
In a statement, the Vermont State Police said, “The Vermont State Police is providing law-enforcement assistance following a shooting involving a U.S. Border Patrol agent on Interstate 91 in Coventry, Vermont. Members of the state police are coordinating with federal counterparts following the 3:15 p.m. incident. Federal authorities, including the FBI, are the lead investigative agencies.”
Fox News reported that there are two suspects connected to the shooting. One suspect is confirmed dead, while the details surrounding the second suspect remain unclear.
The town of Coventry, Vermont, is near the U.S.-Canada border, a region where Border Patrol agents routinely monitor and enforce immigration laws. The shooting underscores the risks faced by law enforcement officers tasked with securing the nation’s borders.
As federal and state agencies continue their investigation, the incident has reignited discussions about border security and immigration enforcement policies. The identities of the victims and suspects have not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.
