Fatal Shooting Occurs During ICE 'Selective Surveillance' Operation in Maine
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that took place in Biddeford, Maine, during an operation related to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday. Police informed News Center Maine that Hill and Pool streets in Biddeford were closed due to 'an active crime scene.' Nearby resident Em Akerley told Telemundo New England that while having her coffee, she heard what sounded like a gunshot, initially thinking it was the noise of a vehicle. Akerley saw a small white car closely followed by two men who appeared to be trying to stop it as the vehicle seemed to lose control at the intersection. According to the Maine Attorney General's Office, a federal immigration officer was conducting an operation related to a final deportation order. Authorities state that the man attempted to flee in the vehicle toward the officer, who shot him fatally. The Attorney General's Office continues to investigate the incident, and the officer will be placed on administrative leave as part of the protocol for such incidents. The FBI's Boston office, which has jurisdiction over Maine, issued a brief statement to NBC10 Boston confirming its involvement in the shooting investigation. Senator Angus King, an independent from Maine, initially stated that the person who was shot was the target of an ICE operation, but later clarified that the victim, who has not yet been publicly identified, was not the intended target. The ICE agency issued a statement confirming that the shooting occurred during a selective surveillance operation involving an undocumented immigrant with a final deportation order. The victim has been identified by immigrant rights organizations as a 26-year-old Colombian man with work authorization in the U.S. Governor Janet Mills expressed her concern over the incident, and Biddeford Mayor Liam LaFountain called for a thorough investigation. Democratic Representative Chellie Pingree also sought answers about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
AI summary · Source: Telemundo McAllen (KTLM) →
