Shooting involving border patrol agent investigated in Vermont

COVENTRY, Vt. (AP) — Authorities are investiging a shooting involving a U.S. Border Patrol agent in northern Vermont.

Vermont State Police said the shooting happened Monday afternoon on Interstate 91 in Coventry. State police officers were assisting federal authorities including the FBI.

A portion of the highway was closed in both directions for about two hours afterward. The northbound lane reopened just after 5 p.m.

Coventry is close to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Newport Station.

The Associated Press