Weapon Cache Found with Suspects in U. S. Border Patrol Agent's Death

Two suspects involved in a deadly shootout with U. S. border patrol agents in Vermont were found with a substantial weapon cache. Teresa Youngblut from Washington state and Felix Bauckholt, a German national, had 48 rounds of . 380-caliber ammunition, a ballistic helmet, night vision gear, and more. The incident occurred near the Canadian border when a routine traffic stop turned fatal. Agent David "Chris" Maland, 44, was killed during the exchange of gunfire. It's unclear if he was hit by Youngblut or another agent.

The shootout happened after a border patrol agent stopped a Toyota Prius for an immigration check. Multiple agents arrived, and Bauckholt, who had an expired visa, opened fire along with Youngblut. Bauckholt was killed at the scene, and Maland died later at a hospital. Youngblut was injured and remains in custody. Homeland Security had been monitoring the pair since January after a hotel employee reported suspicious behavior. Investigations revealed that Youngblut and Bauckholt had been trying to avoid tracking by wrapping their phones in aluminum foil. Their car was filled with tactical gear, including radios, a loaded magazine, and shooting targets. Youngblut faces charges related to the incident. Maland, a U. S. Air Force veteran, was planning to propose to his girlfriend before his death. He was the first border patrol agent killed by gunfire since 2014.

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