American police officer David Maland was killed 20 km from the Canadian border late Monday. (Officer Down Memorial Page)
The police officer was originally from Newport, a town bordering Stanstead, Quebec, where he still resided. He leaves behind his wife and two children. The US Customs and Border Protection police officer was carrying out a routine interception on Highway 91, about twenty kilometers from Quebec, around 3:15 p.m. Monday afternoon. He was then shot.
The FBI confirmed that one suspect was shot and another injured and taken into custody. According to the Washington Postthe killed suspect is believed to be a German national, while the other, an American citizen, is detained. The FBI investigation is proceeding at an accelerated pace, but little information has been released at this time.
This tragedy occurred on the day President Donald Trump took office, who plans to impose tariffs of 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico. He justifies this measure by what he considers to be a lack of control on the part of his two neighbors over illegal immigration and trafficking of fentanyl to the United States.
-Many tributes poured in from the United States and Canada. “This sinister event reminds us of the dangers inherent in law enforcement functions and the sacrifices that peace officers are sometimes tragically called upon to make,” expressed the Canada Customs and Immigration Union.
The Canada Border Services Agency has expressed its support for the American forces. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said it was not participating in the investigation.
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