Teresa Youngblut, 21, has been charged in connection with the shooting death of border patrol agent David Maland, 44, during a Vermont traffic stop. This incident unfolded shortly after Youngblut and her companion, Felix Bauckholt, were under FBI surveillance. Initial immigration inquiries revealed Bauckholt's visa was mistakenly thought to be expired. However, Youngblut opened fire on agents without warning, leading to a gunfight. Maland's death highlights the risks faced by law enforcement, as reiterated by acting US attorney Michael Drescher.
According to an FBI affidavit, a border agent pulled over Youngblut and Felix Bauckholt on Interstate 91 to conduct an immigration inspection.
Youngblut, who had been driving Bauckholt's car, got out and opened fire on Maland and other officers without warning, the FBI alleges.
The events leading to this prosecution tragically demonstrate how the men and women of law enforcement regularly put their lives on the line as they try to keep our communities and our country safe.
Investigators had been performing periodic surveillance of Youngblut and Bauckholt since 14 January after an employee at a hotel where they were staying reported concerns.
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