BREAKING: Border Patrol Agent Slain on Northern Border

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(TheConservativeTimes.org) – Exposing the growing dangers on the northern border, a U.S. Border Patrol agent was fatally shot in northern Vermont in broad daylight.

The Biden administration’s failure to secure the borders has now cost an American hero his life.

The shooting occurred on Interstate 91 in Coventry, near the U.S.-Canada border.

The agent, who has not been identified yet, was from the Swanton Sector, which covers 295 miles of international boundary with Canada.

This area has become increasingly dangerous due to the surge in illegal crossings and criminal activity.

Acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamin Huffman confirmed the agent’s death and assured that the incident is “being swiftly investigated.”

He stated, “Today, January 20, a Border Patrol agent assigned to the US Border Patrol’s Swanton Sector was fatally shot in the line of duty.”

The shooting took place during a traffic stop involving two suspects, with one suspect confirmed dead.

This raises serious questions about the identities and motives of these individuals. Federal authorities, including the FBI, are leading the investigation.

The incident caused significant disruption, with Interstate 91 closed in both directions between Exit 27 in Newport and Exit 26 in Orleans.

State police advised, “Drivers should take alternate routes,” highlighting the tragedy’s far-reaching impact on local communities.

This fatal shooting serves as a stark reminder of the dangers our Border Patrol agents face every day.

While much attention has been focused on the southern border crisis, this incident proves that the northern border is equally vulnerable and in desperate need of reinforcement.

President Donald Trump has previously urged for immediate action to secure our borders.

He has called for better resources and protection for law enforcement officers and put an end to the policies that have emboldened criminals to target our brave men and women in uniform.

As communities mourn the loss of this courageous Border Patrol agent, outraged Americans are demanding accountability and real change.

As the nation’s security and the lives of those who protect it are at stake, it is time to put America and its heroes first.

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