US Border Patrol agent killed in Vermont traffic stop: DHS

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A United States Border Agent was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Vermont near the Northern border, Fox News has confirmed.

The Department of Homeland Security said that a Border Patrol agent was shot and killed during a traffic stop in in Coventry, Vermont on Monday at 3:15 p.m. Coventry is near the U.S.-Canada border.

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During the traffic stop, two suspects were in the car. Officials confirmed that one of the suspects is dead.

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Fox News Digital has reached out to the Vermont State Police and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for comment. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.