A United States Border Agent was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Vermont near the Northern border, Fox News has confirmed.

The Department of Homeland Security said that a Border Patrol agent was shot and killed during a traffic stop in in Coventry, Vermont on Monday at 3:15 p.m. Coventry is near the U.S.-Canada border.

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A U.S. border patrol agent was killed in a shooting near the U.S.-Canada border. (REUTERS, File)

During the traffic stop, two suspects were in the car. Officials confirmed that one of the suspects is dead.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the Vermont State Police and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for comment. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.