David Maland Obituary, Cause of Death; Border Patrol Agent David Maland Fatally Shot in Line of Duty on I-91 Near Canadian Border

In a tragic incident on Monday afternoon, U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland was killed in the line of duty on Interstate 91 in Coventry, Vermont, a town just 20 miles from the Canadian border. Maland, aged 44, had been part of the Border Patrol for nearly a decade, joining in 2015 and known affectionately within the agency as part of the “Green Family.” His career began in Texas before he transferred to Vermont, working in the Swanton Sector, which spans Vermont, parts of New York, and New Hampshire.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officially acknowledged Agent Maland’s death, categorizing it as a “line of duty death.” Benjamine Huffman, the Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), issued a statement expressing deep sorrow over the loss and vowed a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

According to the FBI, who are leading the investigation, the incident involved a confrontation that resulted in not only the death of Agent Maland but also one of the suspects involved. Another suspect was injured and subsequently taken into custody. The FBI has stated that the incident does not pose a continuing threat to public safety. The Vermont State Police assisted at the scene alongside the FBI’s Albany, New York office.

The shooting led to the temporary closure of Interstate 91 in both directions, which was managed for about two hours, with the northbound lanes reopening shortly after 5 p.m. The disruption caused significant traffic diversions and delays in the area, with motorists advised to seek alternative routes.