Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of Border Patrol agent [Video]

The FBI announced the arrest of a suspect Friday in the killing of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David “Chris” Maland near the Vermont-Canada border.

Washington state resident Teresa Youngblut was taken into custody following the fatal shooting on Monday, according to the FBI’s office in Albany, NY.

“The United States Attorney’s Office District of Vermont has charged Youngblut with assault on a federal law enforcement officer,” it said. “Our hearts remain with our partners at U.S. Border Patrol Swanton Sector as they mourn this tremendous loss.”

Maland was struck by gunfire during a traffic stop on Interstate 91 between Newport and Orleans, Vermont.