A man was shot by Vermont State Police troopers in a confrontation last night in the town of Burke. The incident took place just after 10 p.m. near the Route 114 and Pinkham Road intersection, as reported by NBC Boston. Following the altercation, the injured man was transported to Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital and later to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire for further treatment of his injuries.
While the investigation remains in its infancy, Vermont State Police have not disclosed the identity of the man shot, awaiting notification of his family members. According to NBC5, they are withholding the names of the involved troopers for at least 24 hours, adhering to standard protocol. It was confirmed that no troopers were injured during the incident.
In response to the ongoing situation, state police have announced a media availability scheduled for today at 3 p.m. at the St. Johnsbury barracks to provide further details. Various units within the state police, including the Major Crime Unit, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Crime Scene Search Team, along with uniformed troopers, and the Victim Services Unit, are actively engaged in the investigation.
The state police are calling on the public for help, urging anyone with pertinent information to contact the state police barracks in Derby at 802-334-8881 or to submit an anonymous tip online. The authorities have promised additional updates as the situation unfolds.
