Interstate 91 between exits 27 (Newport) and 26 (Orleans) is partially closed after Vermont State Police said a U.S. border patrol agent was shot.VSP said the shooting, which involved a U.S. Border Patrol agent, happened on Monday afternoon at 3:15 p.m. The roadway was closed at 3:30 p.m. following what Vermont State Police called an “evolving police incident.”The northbound lane of I-91 reopened near mile marker 168 just after 5 p.m. The southbound lane remains closed and is expected to be part of a long-duration closure, according to VSP.Few details were initially available regarding the incident.The Federal Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation. Vermont State Police is assisting the FBI at the scene. Motorists are being told to seek an alternate route until the roadway reopens.NBC5 has a crew en route to Derby to get the latest information.This is a breaking news story. It will be updated when more information is available.
DERBY, Vt. —
Interstate 91 between exits 27 (Newport) and 26 (Orleans) is partially closed after Vermont State Police said a U.S. border patrol agent was shot.
VSP said the shooting, which involved a U.S. Border Patrol agent, happened on Monday afternoon at 3:15 p.m.
The roadway was closed at 3:30 p.m. following what Vermont State Police called an “evolving police incident.”
The northbound lane of I-91 reopened near mile marker 168 just after 5 p.m. The southbound lane remains closed and is expected to be part of a long-duration closure, according to VSP.
Few details were initially available regarding the incident.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation. Vermont State Police is assisting the FBI at the scene.
Motorists are being told to seek an alternate route until the roadway reopens.
NBC5 has a crew en route to Derby to get the latest information.
This is a breaking news story. It will be updated when more information is available.
Interstate 91 partly closed in Newport after border patrol agent shot, police say
Authorities have closed part of Interstate 91 in Newport following a shooting incident involving a border patrol agent. According to police, the agent was shot while on duty and is currently being treated for their injuries.
The closure has caused significant traffic delays in the area, with drivers being urged to find alternate routes if possible.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Please stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
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