ICE agent involved in fatal shooting violent and unstable, family says

Relatives of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer involved in a fatal shooting say he should never have been given a badge and gun. They describe David Brouillette, an army veteran, as having a history of serious mental health issues and violent behavior since childhood.

One relative shared a voicemail from last year where Brouillette allegedly threatened to slit her throat. His family members accused him of attacking women in his life over the years. This pattern of alleged abuse has intensified scrutiny on the Department of Homeland Security's vetting of ICE recruits.

The shooting of 25-year-old Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, has led to protests in the local community. Guerrero is the latest death among at least 10 people who have died in encounters with ICE agents since the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

ICE spokesperson Lauren Bis declined to confirm or deny attempts to "dox" law enforcement officers. She stated that the officer involved has nearly a decade of federal law enforcement experience and has undergone required training, including use of force. Brouillette's ex-wife and daughter claim he told them he acted in self-defense during the incident.

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The ICE officer in question has nearly a decade of federal law enforcement experience with required training including use of force training.