Authorities confirmed that the suspect who allegedly killed a US border agent during a traffic stop in Vermontnear the northern border, is a German citizen with a legal visa.
“Our partners at the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that the deceased subject is a German citizen who is in the United States with a valid visa,” an FBI spokesperson in Albany told Fox News Digital.
Authorities said on Monday, January 20 that U.S. Border Patrol Agent David “Chris” Maland, 44, was hit by gunfire during a traffic stop on Interstate 91 between Newport and Orleans, Vermont.
In a statement, FBI Albany said Maland was a veteran of the United States Air Force and added: “We are heartbroken for our partners and share their pain as they mourn the loss of their colleague.”
Authorities said there were two suspects in the vehicle. They confirmed that one of the suspects was dead 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 officials to further investigate the incident.
“FBI Albany has numerous resources in the area, including our Evidence Response Team (ERT), Victim Services, Digital Forensics, and dozens of Special Agents,” they said.
On Monday night, authorities were seen using a robotic device to search a backpack near what appeared to be a body on the ground at the scene.
The Border Patrol Union shared its condolences, saying in X: “Our hearts and prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of our fallen green brother in Vermont.”
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