Border Patrol agent fatally shot along border

BURLINGTON, Vermont (KVIA) -- Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Benjamine Huffman is speaking out about the death of a Border Patrol agent in the line of duty along the border in Vermont.

Huffman has not publicly identified the agent, explaining that he was fatally shot today.

Read the full statement below:

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

Every single day, our Border Patrol agents put themselves in harm’s way so that Americans and our homeland are safe and secure. My prayers and deepest condolences are with our Department, the Agent’s family, loved ones, and colleagues.

This incident is being swiftly investigated and DHS will release additional information as soon as it becomes available.”