Congresswoman says target of ICE operation in fatal Maine shooting wasn’t up for removal
Summary
A man named Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Maine during an operation. A congresswoman said the intended target was Durán Guerrero’s roommate, who had a removal order, while Durán Guerrero himself did not and had a pending asylum case.Key Facts
- Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, 25, a Colombian national, was killed by ICE in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13, 2026.
- The person ICE aimed to arrest was Durán Guerrero’s roommate, the owner of the car Durán Guerrero was driving.
- Durán Guerrero did not have a final removal order but had an active asylum case and a valid work permit.
- Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree called the shooting a “shocking revelation” contradicting ICE and Homeland Security statements.
- ICE says it was targeting a person with a final removal order at a last known address but won’t reveal investigative details.
- The Maine Attorney General’s Office is investigating the shooting.
- ICE claimed the shooting happened after Durán Guerrero tried to flee and the officer feared for public safety.
- The ICE officer involved had a history of violent behavior and mental health issues, raising concerns among lawmakers.
- After the shooting, ICE planned to limit vehicle stops, but President Donald Trump opposed this policy change.
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