David “Chris” Maland dies in fatal Vermont border shooting
Fatal Vermont border shooting death of David “Chris” Maland – Obituary
David “Chris” Maland, 44, a U.S. Border Patrol agent and Air Force veteran, was tragically shot and killed in the line of duty near the U.S.-Canada border on Monday, January 20, 2025.
Maland, a Minnesota native, graduated from Fairmont High School in 1999 and was born in Blue Earth, Minnesota. While conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 91, Maland was fatally shot, and a German national on a current U.S. visa was also killed in the incident. Another individual was injured during the encounter.
The FBI and multiple agencies are investigating the circumstances of the shooting. Surveillance footage suggests that a man and woman, believed to have been staying at a local inn, may be connected to the incident.
Maland, who also worked at the Pentagon during 9/11, is remembered for his dedication to service and his efforts to protect his community. Law enforcement officials and local residents expressed their condolences and shock over the loss.
The investigation is ongoing as authorities continue to gather details about this tragic act of violence.
