An ICE agent shot and killed a 26‑year‑old Colombian man in Biddeford, Maine during a morning operation aimed at a person with a final removal order.
The agent reported that the driver fled the scene, prompting the use of deadly force. The shooty’s background is that of someone authorised to work in the United States.
The agent was placed on leave and the Inspector General’s office for the Department of Homeland Security is now leading the inquiry.
Senator Susan Collins, who has supported ICE funding, called for a full and impartial investigation, while Senator Angus King urged transparency after conflicting statements from DHS officials.
Local residents and immigration advocates staged protests at Collins’ office and outside the county courthouse, demanding accountability for the shooting.
The incident follows a week earlier fatal shooting of a migrant by a federal officer in Texas and a later incident in Houston involving an ICE officer who mistakenly shot a Mexican man.
The death of the Colombian man has reignited debate over the use of force by immigration agents and the need for body‑camera coverage during enforcement operations.
