The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated on July 14, 2026, that a federal immigration officer fatally shot a man in Biddeford, Maine, citing concerns for public safety. According to DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers were conducting targeted surveillance at the last known address of an undocumented migrant when the incident occurred.
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DHS Reports ICE Officer Shot Man in Maine Due to Public Safety Concerns
On July 14, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security reported that an ICE officer shot a man in Biddeford, Maine, due to fears for public safety. The incident took place while ICE officers were conducting surveillance on an undocumented migrant's last known address.
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