ICE kills 26-year-old in Maine: What happened, and who else has ICE killed?
A 26-year-old Colombian national was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Maine during an enforcement operation, sparking protests and human rights concerns. The incident has drawn scrutiny regarding the use of force and the lack of body cameras during the operation.
Why it matters
The death highlights rising tensions and safety concerns surrounding aggressive immigration enforcement policies under the current administration.
More than 60 people have died in ICE shootings or while in detention since Donald Trump returned to power.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info People participate in a peaceful walking vigil honouring a 26-year-old Colombian man who was fatally shot during an ICE operation in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13, 2026 [AFP] By Caolán Magee Published On 14 Jul 2026 14 Jul 2026 The fatal shooting of a 26-year-old Colombian man by a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Maine has become the latest flashpoint in President Donald Trump’s aggressive crackdown on foreign nationals.
Human rights groups identified the man killed in Biddeford on Monday as a Colombian national authorised to work in the US. Colombia’s embassy said it was in contact with American authorities and was providing consular assistance to his family.
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