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U.S. Border Patrol Agent Killed During Vermont Traffic Stop Near Canadian Border

Agent David Maland, a military veteran who served at the Pentagon during 9/11, was fatally shot in the line of duty; a German national suspect was also killed, and another is in custody.

This undated image courtesy of Joan Maland shows U.S. Border Patrol agent David Maland, who was killed Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, following a traffic stop in Vermont.
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Overview

  • Agent David Maland, 44, was fatally shot during a traffic stop in Coventry, Vermont, near the Canadian border on Monday afternoon.
  • Maland, a U.S. Air Force veteran, had a nine-year military career and served at the Pentagon during the September 11 attacks.
  • The shooting also resulted in the death of a German national with a valid visa, while another suspect, an American, was injured and taken into custody.
  • Maland was a dedicated Border Patrol agent with 15 years of service, known for prioritizing fieldwork over promotions and serving both the southern and northern U.S. borders.
  • Federal authorities, led by the FBI, are investigating the incident, with no immediate information on the motive or circumstances surrounding the shooting.