German Mathematician and U.S. Border Agent Killed in Vermont Shootout

A vehicle stop near the U.S.-Canada border turned deadly, with authorities uncovering weapons, tactical gear, and unanswered questions about the pair involved.

• Thomas S., a 31-year-old German mathematician and financial expert, and U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland were killed during a shootout on January 20 near the Vermont-Canada border.
• The incident began when border agents stopped a vehicle for an immigration check, leading to the 21-year-old female companion of Thomas S. allegedly opening fire on officers.
• Authorities found an arsenal of weapons, tactical equipment, and aluminum-wrapped phones in the vehicle, suggesting attempts to avoid detection, though the pair's motives remain unclear.
• Thomas S. was a highly skilled mathematician with a background in finance, having worked in New York on a visa for individuals with extraordinary abilities.
• The FBI has launched an active investigation, while the surviving suspect, Teresa Youngblut, faces multiple charges, including assaulting federal officers with a deadly weapon.

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