A Border Patrol agent stationed in Vermont was killed after being shot during an encounter with an individual near the Canadian border, according to a news report. The federal law enforcement agent was killed while conducting a traffic stop near Interstate 91 near the northern border Monday,

Governor Phil Scott identified David Maland as the fallen officer, extending his “heartfelt condolences to Agent Maland’s family, friends, and colleagues."

Local law enforcement, state officials and the Border Patrol itself issued statements in the wake of the tragic incident.

A United States Border Patrol agent was gunned down during a traffic stop in Vermont near the Canadian border, officials have confirmed. It happened around 3:15 p.m. Monday on Interstate 91 in Coventry, 20 miles from the Northern border, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

A U.S. Border Patrol agent, who was shot and killed Monday during a traffic stop in Vermont, has been identified as David C. Maland, federal and state officials announced Tuesday.

(KNSI) – A United States Border Patrol agent killed in Vermont Monday while on duty has roots in Minnesota.

A United States Border Patrol agent was shot and killed in Vermont on Monday, according to The Department of Homeland Security.

Agent David Maland, 44, was killed Monday afternoon following a traffic stop, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesperson said in a statement.

Members of the Vermont Senate took a moment to remember David "Chris" Maland, 44, a U.S. Border Patrol agent who was shot and killed in the line of duty near the U.S.-Canada border Monday afternoon.

Tuesday morning's Vermont Senate session began on a somber note. "If you would please join me in a moment of silence for the border patrol agent who we lost yesterday, please," said Lt. Gov. John Rodgers.

Border Agent shot dead during traffic stop in Vermont was an Air Force veteran who worked at Pentagon during 9/11 - Agent David Maland, 44, was a ‘devoted agent who served with honor and bravery,’ his