ICE officer’s past raises questions over DHS vetting after Maine shooting

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMilwaukee vigil for Joan Sebastian Guerrero fatally shot by ICE in Maine.An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, David Brouillette, shot and killed Colombian national Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, this week. Relatives of Brouillette allege he has a history of severe mental health issues and violent behavior, including assaulting women and making threats, arguing that he should never have been issued a firearm. Brouillette's ex-wife and daughter stated he admitted to the shooting, claiming self-defense, saying Durán Guerrero attempted to run him over with a car. The allegations raise concerns about the Department of Homeland Security's screening process for recruits, particularly given Brouillette's documented mental health struggles and past abuse claims. When reached for comment about Brouillette's record and his role in Monday's shooting, ICE spokesperson Lauren Bis said in a statement that “We will never confirm or deny attempts to dox our law enforcement officers" and that “The ICE officer in question has nearly a decade of federal law enforcement experience with required training including use of force training.”In fullICE agent in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, relatives sayMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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