Maine Shooting: ICE Officer Had History of Violence, Relatives Say

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who fatally shot a Colombian man in Maine this week has a history of violent behavior and significant mental health challenges dating back to childhood, according to several close relatives and official records. They contend he should not have been entrusted with a badge and firearm.

Relatives described David Brouillette's past actions as terrifying and violent, alleging he attacked women in his life over the years. One relative shared a voicemail with The Associated Press from last winter in which Brouillette allegedly stated that someone should slit her throat. These accounts cast doubt on the thoroughness of the Department of Homeland Security's vetting procedures during a hiring surge aimed at enforcing President Trump's immigration policies.

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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.

At least 10 individuals have died in encounters with immigration agents since the crackdown began. The most recent fatality was Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a 25-year-old Colombian national, who was shot and killed by Brouillette on Monday near his home in Biddeford, Maine. DHS stated that the officer discharged his weapon out of "fearing for public safety" after the vehicle attempted to flee. Brouillette, who has nearly a decade of federal law enforcement experience and required training, has not commented directly but told relatives he acted in self-defense. ICE declined to comment on Brouillette's record, citing policy against confirming or denying details about officers.

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We will never confirm or deny attempts to dox our law enforcement officers.