ICE involved in fatal Maine shooting
ICE Linked to Lethal Shooting in Biddeford, Maine
Tyunews.com – On July 13, 2026, a fatal shooting occurred in Biddeford, Maine, involving federal immigration agents, according to local leaders and several independent reports. Sen. Angus King, a Maine Democrat, confirmed that Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin provided him with details about the incident, stating that ICE agents were part of the operation. King described the event as a confrontation where the individual was shot after federal authorities attempted to intercept the vehicle he was driving.
Details of the Incident
Law enforcement responded to a shooting on Pool Street, where the suspect allegedly accelerated toward officers before being fatally shot. “The secretary described the vehicle as a weaponized threat,” King explained in a statement. “The man was not the intended target, as agents had received a final order to remove him from the U.S.”
“The male subject is not being named until positive identification is confirmed and family members are notified,” said the state Attorney General’s Office.
Investigation and Evidence
The FBI has taken the lead in investigating the case, with state and local officials collaborating to uncover the facts. However, body cameras were reportedly not activated during the event, leaving no video footage to clarify the sequence of actions. A bystander video, verified by ABC News, showed agents administering first aid to the injured at an intersection. Additionally, a Ring camera recording captured at least five gunshots near the scene.
Advocacy Group Response
Two Maine-based immigration advocacy organizations, the Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition (MIRC) and Presente!, issued a joint statement. They identified the deceased as a 26-year-old Colombian man with a valid Social Security number and working authorization. The groups demanded an “independent, transparent investigation” and called for all recorded evidence, including body-camera footage and communications, to be preserved.
“ICE must not be permitted to investigate itself or dictate the narrative of a death involving its personnel,” the advocacy groups asserted.
Official Reactions
Gov. Janet Mills also learned of the shooting and emphasized its alarming nature. “Situations like this are unsettling and raise concerns,” she stated in a public message. “Maine State Police, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, and federal agencies are working together to determine the circumstances.” Rep. Chellie Pingree, a Maine Democrat, shared awareness of the reports on social media, noting the potential involvement of ICE in the incident.
The Department of Homeland Security has not yet released comments on the matter, while the FBI confirmed its on-site response but offered no further details. The incident continues to draw attention as authorities seek to piece together the events that led to the fatality.