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José Olivares

Democrats call for investigation into ICE officer shooting in Maine after new reports emerge

A memorial with candles, flowers, a portrait drawing, and a bowl of strawberries on the ground
A memorial for Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero on 14 July 2026 in Biddeford, Maine. Photograph: Ryan Murphy/Getty Images

Democratic lawmakers are pressing for a review of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) hiring practices and continuing calls for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing of an immigrant in Maine by one of the agency’s officers after news media reported allegations of past violent and threatening behavior by the officer, according to his family members.

The Associated Press, the Portland Press Herald and National Public Radio (NPR) all identified the officer in question as David Brouillette, information that the publications attributed to his family. The outlets also reported allegations that Brouillette had a history of mental health issues and had purportedly subjected his ex-wife to violent, threatening behavior.

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