Tragic Pursuit: 19-Year-Old Vermont Officer Killed in Crash with Suspect

A 19-year-old Vermont police officer, Jessica Ebbighausen, was killed in a crash while pursuing a burglary suspect. Ebbighausen had recently joined the Rutland City Police Department and was scheduled to attend the Vermont Police Academy next month. The suspect, identified as Tate Rheaume, 20, fled the scene in a truck and collided with Ebbighausen's cruiser, causing her death. Two other officers and the suspect were injured and taken to the hospital. Ebbighausen's death has prompted mourning and a procession of law enforcement officers. The investigation is ongoing, and the suspect has been charged with grossly negligent operation of a motor vehicle with death resulting and attempting to elude with death resulting.