Colombian national killed by ICE agent during operation in Maine
An ICE agent fatally shot a Colombian national during an immigration enforcement operation in Maine. The incident is currently under investigation by the Department of Homeland Security, with conflicting reports regarding whether the deceased was the intended target of the warrant.
Why it matters
The shooting raises significant questions regarding ICE operational protocols and the use of force during immigration enforcement actions.
Image source, Getty Images By Brandon Drenon and Max Matza Published 13 July 2026 Updated 1 hour ago An ICE agent has fatally shot a Colombian national during an immigration enforcement operation in the US state of Maine, a week after the agency used deadly force against another migrant in a Texas traffic stop.
In the latest incident, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said agents were watching an address for a person with a final order of removal in Biddeford at around 07:00 EDT (11:00 GMT) on Monday.
When ICE tried to stop someone driving from that address, "the vehicle attempted to flee the scene and, fearing for public safety, an officer discharged his weapon", ICE said, adding "the driver of the vehicle was struck".
Dozens of demonstrators gathered in Biddeford afterwards.
Image source, Getty Images ICE did not share details on why the officer feared for safety.
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