Killed Border Patrol Agent Worked at Pentagon on 9/11

A US Border Patrol agent who was killed in Vermont during a traffic stop near the Canadian border was a military veteran who worked security duty at the Pentagon during the time of the Sept. 11 attacks, his family said. David Maland "was a devoted agent who served with honor and bravery," stated his family. The incident involved a German national, who was killed, and another suspect who was injured and taken into custody.

The altercation led to the temporary closure of Interstate 91, located roughly 20 miles from the Canadian border, in the small community of Orleans County, Vermont. This area, part of the Northeast Kingdom, has a population of about 27,000. The FBI confirmed that Maland, a US Air Force veteran, was assigned to the Swanton Sector, which covers Vermont, parts of New York, and New Hampshire, and 295 miles of border with Canada.

The FBI is continuing its investigation into the incident, which highlights both the risks faced by border agents and the international nature of such operations in border areas. Local authorities, along with federal agencies, are collaborating to gather more details and ensure security in this sensitive region. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)