A German national suspect on a legal visa allegedly killed a United States Border Agent during a traffic stop in Vermont near the Northern border, Fox News Digital has confirmed.

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

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

An investigation was underway on Tuesday near the United States’ border with Canada, where an agent was fatally shot “in the line of duty,” authorities said

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

Newly released details regarding the fatal shooting of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David “Chris” Maland on Interstate 91 confirm the suspect who died in the incident was not in the country illegally, but rather a German national lawfully present in the United States on a current visa.

A U.S. Border Patrol agent was fatally shot Monday afternoon in Vermont, state police said. Federal authorities are investigating.

A U.S. Border Patrol agent who was killed during a traffic stop in Vermont near the Canadian border was a military veteran.

A German national suspect on a legal visa allegedly killed a United States Border Agent during a traffic stop in Vermont near the Northern border on Monday.

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

U.S. Border Patrol agent David "Chris" Maland was killed on duty last week in Coventry on Interstate 91 southbound during a traffic stop.