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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jack Brook,Michael R. Sisak,Amanda Swinhart and Claire Galofaro

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

  • 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.”

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