The Vermont senators and representative gave a joint statement expressing their concern of this "authoritarian" decision to freeze federal grants.

A U.S. Border Patrol agent was shot and killed in northern Vermont Monday afternoon, the FBI said in a statement later that evening. The shooting took place on Interstate 91 in Coventry, Vt.,

A U.S. Border Patrol agent in the line of duty and another person were killed Monday in Vermont, just south of the Canadian border, in a shooting incident, officials say.

FBI Albany said they are investigating "an alleged assault on a federal officer in connection with a fatal shooting involving a U.S. Border Patrol Agent."

Interstate 91 between Exits 27 and 26 is closed in both directions after Vermont State Police said a U.S. Border Patrol Agent was shot. The roadway was closed at 3:30 p.m. following what Vermont State Police called an "evolving police incident".

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

Though a directive from President Donald Trump to temporarily halt federal payments has been blocked for the time being, Vermont lawmakers and leaders have begun to respond to

The fatal encounter occurred around 3:15 p.m. EST Monday on Interstate 91 in Coventry, about 13 miles south of the Canadian border.

The incident unfolded on Interstate 91 in Coventry around 3:15 p.m., Vermont State Police said ... and Peter Welch, D-Vt., and Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., said in a joint statement Monday ...

The woman accused of shooting and killing a U.S. Border Patrol agent will remain behind bars.Teresa Youngblut allegedly shot and killed David “Chris” Maland during a traffic stop on Jan. 20 on Interstate 91 in the town of Coventry not far from the Canadian border.

A Washington state woman has been ordered held without bail in connection with the death of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont. A 21-year-old woman faces federal firearms charges

Teresa Youngblut was ordered held without bail in connection with the death of U.S. Border Patrol agent David Maland in a case that has grown to encompass killings in multiple states.