ICE Fatal Shooting in Biddeford, Maine Sparks Protests and Investigation
On July 13, 2026, ICE agents fatally shot 26-year-old Colombian father Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, despite him not being the operation’s target. Witness video contradicts ICE’s account, showing agents handcuffing Guerrero after he was shot. The incident, the 11th fatal ICE shooting since Trump’s return, sparked anti-ICE protests. The FBI and DHS inspector general are investigating, while state and local officials demand accountability.
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ICE Violence and Deaths During Traffic Stops Under Trump Deportation Campaign
The article reports on a pattern of lethal violence by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during traffic stops, part of President Trump's mass deportation campaign. In one week, two men were shot and killed by agents: Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a 26-year-old Colombian, in Biddeford, Maine, and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old Mexican father, in Houston. DHS initially claimed both had 'weaponized' their vehicles, but witnesses refuted this. DHS briefly suspended enforcement vehicle stops, but President Trump publicly praised ICE on Truth Social, calling traffic stops a key tactic and urging agents to continue. A third death occurred in St. Augustine, Florida, when a man fleeing an ICE encounter was hit by a truck. The article argues the violence is systemic and not accidental.
ICE Violence and Deaths During Traffic Stops Under Trump Deportation Campaign
The article reports on a pattern of violence during ICE enforcement operations under President Trump's mass deportation campaign. In one week, three immigrants were killed: Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero (26, Colombian) in Biddeford, Maine; Lorenzo Salgado Araujo (52, Mexican) in Houston; and an unnamed 28-year-old Mexican man in St. Augustine, Florida. DHS initially claimed the victims 'weaponized' their vehicles, but witnesses refuted this. DHS briefly suspended ERO vehicle stops, but Trump praised ICE on Truth Social, calling traffic stops a key tactic and urging agents to continue. The directive was effectively overturned, and ICE operations resumed largely unchanged.
Trump says ICE won't halt traffic stops after recent U.S. fatal shootings
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on July 15, 2026, that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will not end vehicle stops, despite a temporary pause ordered after two fatal shootings by ICE agents in Texas and Maine. The shootings, occurring six days apart, involved a Colombian national killed in Biddeford, Maine, and a Mexican national killed in Houston. The incidents sparked protests in Maine, Houston, and Boston, and raised concerns about ICE agents' lack of body cameras. Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, described the pause as a short-term review for safety and proper procedure. The Department of Homeland Security characterized both victims as 'illegal aliens' but acknowledged neither was the intended target. At least seven people have been shot dead during federal immigration enforcement operations since January 2025.
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ICE Officer Kills Colombian National in Maine Traffic Stop, Ninth Death in Immigration Crackdown
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a 26-year-old Colombian national, during a traffic stop in Biddeford, Maine, marking the ninth death in immigration operations under the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign. At least four of these deaths involved people in vehicles. The Department of Homeland Security claimed the officer fired because the driver attempted to flee, threatening public safety. However, policing experts and former ICE officials criticize the practice of shooting into moving cars, calling it dangerous and unnecessary. U.S. Senator Susan Collins urged DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin to suspend non-urgent vehicle stops. The incident follows a pattern of fatal shootings, including the deaths of a U.S. citizen in Texas and a mother of three in Minnesota. Officers were not wearing body cameras in the Maine and Houston incidents, despite DHS plans to equip all officers with cameras.
After Deadly ICE Shootings in Maine, Agency to Largely End Vehicle Checks
Following the fatal shooting of a Colombian man in Maine by ICE officers, the agency will largely end routine vehicle checks, restricting stops to cases involving arrest warrants or joint operations with partner agencies. The policy change was confirmed by Senator Angus King's office. The incident occurred on July 13, 2026, when ICE officers monitoring a home shot and killed 25-year-old Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, who had a work permit and lived with his wife and daughter. Accounts differ on whether the driver attempted to flee or used the vehicle as a weapon. Hundreds protested outside an ICE detention center in Scarborough, Maine, calling the officers murderers. This is at least the ninth fatality during ICE operations since the Trump administration's mass deportations began. A similar shooting occurred in Houston last week, where a 52-year-old Mexican man was killed. In both cases, officers were not wearing body cameras.
New Details on ICE Agent in Fatal Maine Shooting; Agency Suspends Vehicle Stops After Second Killing
An ICE agent with only a few months on the job shot and killed 26-year-old Colombian immigrant Joan Sebastián Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine. The agent, previously employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Police, has not been publicly identified. This was the second fatal shooting by ICE agents within a week, following the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, where eyewitnesses contradicted the official DHS narrative. In response, ICE suspended all vehicle stops effective immediately, a directive from Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. The article notes there have been 11 fatal shootings by ICE agents since Donald Trump returned to office. It also references the January killings of two US citizens, Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, in Minneapolis, stating that the federal investigation has yielded no accountability and that critical evidence has been withheld from local detectives.
New Details on ICE Agent in Fatal Maine Shooting; Agency Suspends Vehicle Stops After Second Killing
An ICE agent with only a few months on the job shot and killed 26-year-old Colombian immigrant Joan Sebastián Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine. The agent, previously employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Police, has not been publicly identified. This was the second fatal ICE shooting within a week, following the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, where eyewitnesses contradicted DHS claims. In response, ICE suspended all vehicle stops effective immediately, per Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. The article notes 11 fatal shootings by ICE agents since Donald Trump's return to office, including the January killings of two US citizens in Minneapolis, which remain under an opaque federal investigation with evidence reportedly withheld from local authorities.
ICE Suspends Most Vehicle Checks After Two Fatal Shootings of Immigrants
Following two fatal shootings of immigrants within a week during U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, the agency has suspended non-essential vehicle checks, according to media reports. The incidents occurred in Texas and Maine. In the Maine case, a 26-year-old Colombian man with a residence permit was shot dead while allegedly trying to flee in a car toward an officer during a deportation enforcement. The ICE officer involved has been suspended, and the FBI has launched an investigation. Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine urged Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to halt non-urgent vehicle checks. ICE stated it is reviewing procedures to ensure officer safety. The deaths have sparked renewed protests against ICE tactics, following earlier fatal shootings of U.S. citizens in January.
ICE Ordered to Halt Vehicle Stops After Two Fatal Shootings
The Department of Homeland Security ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to cease vehicle-related enforcement stops following the fatal shootings of two men in their vehicles. On July 7, 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national, was killed during a traffic stop in Houston. On July 13, a 26-year-old Colombian man with legal status was killed in Biddeford, Maine. Neither man was an initial person of interest for immigration enforcement. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus condemned the shootings and called for abolishing ICE, citing a pattern of deadly incidents under the Trump administration. At least 21 shootings involving federal immigration agents have occurred, with at least 10 deadly. Meanwhile, congressional Republicans have funded ICE and Border Patrol with $70 billion through 2029. Democrats plan a field hearing in Houston on July 24 to focus on the killing of Salgado Araujo.
ICE Killed Wrong Person in Maine Shooting, Senator Confirms
On July 13, 2026, ICE agents shot and killed a 26-year-old Colombian man, Joan Sebastian Guerrero, in Biddeford, Maine, during a surveillance operation. Senator Angus King revealed that Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin admitted the man was not the intended target; ICE had a warrant for a different person. This mirrors a similar fatal shooting in Houston last week. Governor Janet Mills condemned the operation as reckless. ICE claims Guerrero tried to weaponize his vehicle, but eyewitnesses dispute this, stating agents shot at the car. Video shows the vehicle riddled with bullet holes and still running. A witness reported Guerrero said 'I tried to stop' before dying. His young daughter, in pajamas, was present at the scene. DHS acknowledged the shooting but did not address the target error.
ICE Killed Wrong Person in Maine Shooting, Senator Reveals
On July 13, 2026, ICE agents shot and killed a 26-year-old Colombian man, Joan Sebastian Guerrero, in Biddeford, Maine, during a surveillance operation. Senator Angus King revealed that Guerrero was not the intended target; ICE had a warrant for a different person. This mirrors a similar fatal error in Houston the previous week. ICE claims Guerrero tried to weaponize his vehicle by ramming agents, but eyewitnesses dispute this, stating agents shot at the car first. Video shows the vehicle riddled with bullet holes and still running. An eyewitness reported Guerrero was bleeding from the head and said 'I tried to stop' before dying. A young child, reportedly his daughter, was at the scene. The Department of Homeland Security's statement did not address the mistaken identity. Maine Governor Janet Mills condemned the operation as reckless.
Deadly ICE Operation in Maine: Shot Colombian Apparently Not the Target
A 26-year-old Colombian man with legal US residency was fatally shot by ICE officers in Biddeford, Maine, during a deportation raid. Senator Angus King confirmed the victim was not the intended target, citing the Department of Homeland Security. The incident occurred when the suspect allegedly tried to flee in a car toward an officer, who opened fire. The ICE officer has been suspended, and the FBI is investigating. This is the fourth death during a federal agency operation since the start of the year, following a similar fatal shooting in Houston, Texas, the previous week. Protests erupted in Biddeford, with demonstrators carrying signs reading 'ICE out' and 'Murderers.' Maine Governor Janet Mills called the actions 'reckless' and 'aimless,' while local lawmakers demanded a transparent investigation. The officers involved reportedly were not wearing body cameras.
U.S. Immigration Agents Involved in Another Fatal Shooting in Maine
On July 13, 2026, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot a 26-year-old Colombian man in Biddeford, Maine, marking the second such killing by federal agents in less than a week. Initially, Senator Angus King was told the victim was the subject of an ICE arrest warrant, but later informed that the man was not the intended target. The agents were reportedly not wearing body cameras. The incident has fueled criticism of President Donald Trump's deportation drive, with Maine Governor Janet Mills calling it 'reckless and haphazard.' The victim, identified by rights groups as authorized to work in the U.S., was shot after his vehicle attempted to flee a surveillance operation. The FBI is investigating, and the agent involved has been placed on leave. Protests with signs reading 'ICE Out!' have emerged in the area.
DHS: ICE officer shot man in Maine after ‘fearing for public safety’
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported that an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed a man in Biddeford, Maine, claiming the officer feared for public safety. The victim, identified by advocates as a 26-year-old from Colombia, was a motorist. The incident has sparked outcry and raised familiar questions about ICE use of force, particularly as it occurred alongside a separate ICE shooting in Houston. Witnesses reported seeing the victim bleeding from the head. Multiple news outlets, including The Hill, CNN, The Boston Globe, and local media, are covering the story, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of ICE enforcement actions.
Colombian man shot dead by ICE officer in Maine; officer suspended
A 26-year-old Colombian man was shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13, 2026, during an operation to enforce a deportation order. According to the Maine Attorney General's office, the man attempted to flee in his car toward the officer, prompting the officer to open fire. The officer has been suspended, and the FBI has launched an investigation. This marks the second fatal ICE shooting within a week. The victim, identified by immigrant advocacy groups as a Colombian with a U.S. residence permit, had an active arrest warrant regarding his residency status, according to Senator Angus King. The incident sparked protests in Biddeford, with demonstrators carrying signs reading 'ICE out' and 'Murderers.' Local and state officials, including Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and Mayor Liam LaFountain, called for transparency and accountability. Witnesses reported hearing at least four shots, and video footage of the incident circulated online.
Man Shot by ICE in Maine Was Not Operation's Target, Senator Says
On July 13, 2026, a deadly Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shooting occurred in Biddeford, Maine. Senator Angus King stated that the victim, identified as Joan Sebastian Guerrero—a 26-year-old Colombian father—was not the intended target of the operation. The Department of Homeland Security said agents were surveilling the last known address of an illegal alien with a removal order, and shot Guerrero when he allegedly tried to flee in his vehicle. Witnesses reported seeing Guerrero's wife and young daughter at the scene. Senator Susan Collins confirmed that the DHS inspector general and FBI would investigate. The incident sparked immediate anti-ICE protests in Biddeford and outside Collins' office. This shooting follows a similar incident in Houston, Texas, where another man not targeted by ICE was shot during a traffic stop.
New Video Contradicts ICE Account of Fatal Maine Shooting
Newly released video footage from a fatal ICE shooting in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13, 2026, raises questions about the agency's official account. The footage shows the victim's car circling after he was shot at the wheel, and agents letting his body slump to the ground before handcuffing him. An eyewitness reported the man, bleeding from the head, said 'I tried to stop.' The victim, a 26-year-old Colombian with work authorization and a Social Security number, had his three-year-old daughter present at the scene. Maine Representative Chellie Pingree and Senator Angus King confirmed ICE agents were not wearing body cameras. The incident sparked protests in Biddeford, with demonstrators marching to Senator Susan Collins' office chanting 'vote her out.' This shooting follows a similar fatal incident in Houston last week where ICE claimed the victim tried to ram agents, a claim disputed by witnesses.
New Video Contradicts ICE Account of Fatal Maine Shooting
Newly released footage from a fatal ICE shooting in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13, 2026, raises questions about the agency's account of the incident. The video shows the victim's car circling after he was shot at the wheel, and agents letting his body slump to the ground before handcuffing him. An eyewitness reported the man, bleeding from the head, said 'I tried to stop.' The victim, a 26-year-old Colombian with work authorization and a Social Security number, had his three-year-old daughter present at the scene. Maine Representative Chellie Pingree and Senator Angus King confirmed ICE agents were not wearing body cameras. The shooting sparked protests in Biddeford, with demonstrators marching to Senator Susan Collins' office chanting 'vote her out.' This incident follows a similar fatal ICE shooting in Houston last week, where the agency claimed the victim tried to ram agents, a claim disputed by witnesses.
New Video Contradicts ICE Account of Fatal Maine Shooting
Newly released video footage from a fatal ICE shooting in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13, 2026, raises questions about the agency's account of the incident. The footage shows the victim's car running in circles after he was shot at the wheel. ICE agents then let his body slump to the ground before handcuffing him. An eyewitness reported the man, bleeding from the head, said 'I tried to stop.' The victim, a 26-year-old Colombian with a Social Security number and work authorization, had his three-year-old daughter present at the scene. The ICE officer claimed the victim tried to ram him, a narrative similar to a fatal ICE shooting in Houston the previous week. Maine Representative Chellie Pingree and Senator Angus King confirmed agents were not wearing body cameras. The incident sparked protests in Biddeford, with demonstrators marching to Senator Susan Collins' office chanting 'vote her out.'
Witness Says Victim in Deadly Maine ICE Shooting Said 'I Tried to Stop'
Federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shot and killed a man in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13, 2026, marking the second fatal ICE-involved shooting in a week following a similar incident in Houston. Maine House Speaker Ryan Doughty Fecteau confirmed ICE involvement, and Governor Janet Mills stated state police are investigating. Senator Angus King said the victim, a man in his early 20s who was ordered to leave the country, allegedly 'weaponized' his vehicle. Witnesses reported seeing agents pull the man from a car and hearing him say 'I tried to stop' before he died. The Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition identified the victim as a 26-year-old Colombian man authorized to work in the U.S. The FBI is on scene, and local anti-ICE protests have been announced. The shooting is part of the Trump administration's controversial immigration enforcement push, which has previously resulted in civilian deaths in Minnesota.