Vermont State Police Investigating Homicide

According to Vermont State Police, the suspect and victim involved in the shooting had previous disputes.

Vermont State Police are investigating a homicide in the town of Brownington.

Around 10:19 a.m. Monday, police were called to the scene of a shooting at 3003 Pepin Road. One victim, later identified as 53-year-old Rick Vreeland of Brownington, was determined to be deceased on the property.

Through the course of the investigation, a suspect was identified and taken into custody. The suspect was transported to a local hospital for the treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

According to police, the suspect and victim were known to each other and had disputes in the past.

The shooting remains under investigation.  

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