ICE Agent with Violent History Fatally Shoots Maine Man, Seeks Alibi
ICE agent David Brouillette, a former Maine police officer and Army veteran with a documented history of abuse and mental illness, fatally shot 26-year-old Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine. After the shooting, Brouillette allegedly asked his ex-wife to lie about his character, claiming self-defense. Relatives and court records reveal a pattern of domestic violence, threats, and mental health issues. ICE has not confirmed his identity, and the incident is under investigation, raising scrutiny of hiring practices.
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Homan Questions ICE Officer Vetting After Maine Shooting Allegations
Border Czar Tom Homan stated on Sunday that if allegations of a violent past against ICE officer David Brouillette are true, he should not have passed the vetting process. Brouillette is accused of fatally shooting a man in Maine. Family members have reported that Brouillette had severe mental health challenges and a history of violent behavior. The case raises questions about the screening procedures for immigration enforcement officers.
Suspected ICE Agent in Maine Shooting Had History of Abuse and Mental Illness, Relatives Say
The ICE agent suspected in the fatal shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, has been identified by media as David Brouillette, a 37-year-old military veteran and former police officer. Relatives, including ex-wife Ashley Brouillette, allege he had a history of abusive behavior and mental health issues, including bipolar disorder, ADHD, and PTSD. Brouillette reportedly told family the shooting was self-defense, claiming Guerrero tried to run him over, though his ex-wife disputes this after reviewing video footage. ICE has not formally confirmed his identity, citing a policy against 'doxing' officers. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said he was unaware of the abuse allegations but noted the incident is under investigation. The case has prompted Democratic scrutiny of ICE hiring practices.
ICE Agent in Fatal Maine Shooting Has History of Violence and Mental Health Issues
New details have emerged about David Brouillette, the ICE agent who shot and killed 25-year-old Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Maine on Monday. Relatives told the Associated Press that Brouillette has a long history of violent and abusive behavior, particularly against women and girls in his life. His first ex-wife, Ashley Brouillette, said he threw boiling water at her while she was holding their daughter. A second ex-wife alleged years of physical and verbal abuse, stalking, and harassment, leading to temporary protection orders. Court records show a judge granted a protective order for Brouillette's teenage daughter in 2021. Relatives also revealed that Brouillette was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder and severe bipolar disorder as a child, attempted suicide at age 12, and has a history of mental health struggles. In a voicemail sent around the time he joined ICE, he told his ex-wife that she and other women in her family should have their throats cut. After the shooting, Brouillette contacted his ex-wife and daughter, claiming the shooting was justified and asking them to lie to protect his character.
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ICE Agent Who Killed Maine Man Had History of Violence and Threats, Relatives Say
New details reveal that ICE agent David Brouillette, who shot and killed 25-year-old Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Maine, has a documented history of violent and abusive behavior. Relatives and ex-wives told the Associated Press that Brouillette physically and verbally abused women and girls in his life, including throwing boiling water at his pregnant first wife and assaulting his teenage daughter. Court records show a temporary protection order was granted in 2021. Brouillette was diagnosed with severe bipolar disorder and attention deficit disorder as a child, attempted suicide at age 12, and left a voicemail threatening to slit his ex-wife's throat. After the shooting, he contacted his ex-wife and daughter, claiming the killing was justified and asking them to lie about his character.
ICE Agent in Fatal Maine Shooting Has History of Terrifying Violence
New details reveal that David Brouillette, the ICE agent who fatally shot 25-year-old Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Maine, has a documented history of violent and abusive behavior. Relatives and ex-wives told the Associated Press that Brouillette engaged in physical and verbal abuse against women and girls in his life, including throwing boiling water at his pregnant first wife while she held their daughter. Court records show a second ex-wife obtained temporary protection orders after alleging stalking, harassment, and abuse against her and Brouillette's teenage daughter, including tackling her and dragging her around the house. Brouillette was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder and severe bipolar disorder as a child, attempted suicide at age 12, and left a voicemail threatening to slit his ex-wife's throat. After the shooting, Brouillette contacted his ex-wife and daughter, claiming the shooting was justified and asking them to lie to protect his character.
ICE Agent Who Killed Maine Man Tried to Get His Ex-Wife to Lie for Him
David Michael Brouillette, an ICE agent and former Maine police officer, fatally shot 26-year-old Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine. Brouillette's ex-wife, Ashley Brouillette, identified him as the shooter and told the Portland Press-Herald that he called her after the incident, asking her to lie about his character and claiming the shooting was justified because the victim tried to hit him with his car. She said she saw videos of the incident and did not believe his story, adding that she had previously warned his military superiors about his mental health and that he was abusive to her. Brouillette, an Army veteran receiving VA disability benefits, was hired by ICE earlier in 2026. He previously worked as a police officer at a VA facility in Chelsea, Maine, and as a volunteer firefighter in Manchester, Maine, where he was removed after disputes with leadership.
ICE Agent Who Killed Maine Man Tried to Get His Ex-Wife to Lie for Him
David Michael Brouillette, an ICE agent and former police officer, fatally shot 26-year-old Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine. Brouillette's ex-wife, Ashley Brouillette, identified him as the shooter and told the Portland Press-Herald that he called her after the incident, asking her to lie about his character and claiming the shooting was justified because the victim tried to hit him with a car. She said she saw videos of the incident and did not believe his story, adding that he was 'unusually calm.' Ashley also stated she had previously warned his military superiors about his mental health and that he was abusive to her. Brouillette, an Army veteran receiving VA disability benefits, was hired by ICE earlier in 2026. He previously worked as a police officer at a VA facility in Maine and as a volunteer firefighter, but was removed from the fire department due to disputes with leadership.
ICE Agent Who Killed Maine Man Tried to Get His Ex-Wife to Lie for Him
David Michael Brouillette, an ICE agent and former Maine police officer, fatally shot 26-year-old Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine. Brouillette's ex-wife, Ashley Brouillette, told the Portland Press-Herald that he called her after the shooting, admitting to the killing and asking her to lie to cover for his character. She refused, stating she had seen videos of the incident and did not believe his claim that the victim tried to hit him with a car. Ashley described Brouillette as abusive and said she had previously warned his military superiors about his mental health. Brouillette, an Army veteran receiving VA disability benefits, was hired by ICE earlier in 2026. He previously worked as a police officer at a VA facility in Chelsea, Maine, and as a volunteer firefighter in Manchester, Maine, where he was removed due to disputes with leadership.