AP Exclusive: ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records say
An ICE officer involved in a fatal shooting in Maine is facing scrutiny due to allegations of a history of violent behavior and mental health struggles. Family members and records suggest the officer may have been unfit for duty, raising questions about DHS hiring practices.
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The incident has sparked a debate regarding the vetting processes for federal law enforcement during rapid hiring initiatives.
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AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since early childhood and never should have been given a badge and gun to patrol American streets, several of his close relatives told The Associated Press.
David Brouillette has a history of terrifying and violent behavior, according to those relatives. They accuse him of attacking women in his life over the years, and one shared a voicemail with the AP from last winter in which he told her that he thought someone should slit her throat.
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