News - A tragic ICE shooting claims the life of a Colombian in Maine.

A 26-year-old Colombian national, identified by various news outlets as Joan Sebastian Guerrero, was tragically shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer during a federal enforcement mission in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday. Official confirmation of the victim's identity has not been provided by federal authorities. Nevertheless, reports from the New York Times, referencing Senator Angus King's office, and local sources like the Portland Press Herald, assert that community members and advocates have recognized the victim as Guerrero. ICE representatives explained that their agents were performing surveillance operations at the last known location of an individual subject to a final deportation order. As described by ICE, an "illegal alien" was seen departing the premises in a vehicle. In a Monday night disclosure, an ICE spokesperson informed Newsweek, "ICE personnel attempted a vehicle interception. The vehicle tried to evade, and in anticipation of a threat to public safety, an agent discharged their firearm." The spokesperson continued, "The driver was struck, and emergency services were contacted immediately. Despite efforts, he succumbed to his injuries." Initially, Senator King relayed that Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin had indicated the deceased man had "received a departure order from the U.S." However, subsequent clarification from King’s office revealed that Mullin provided new details showing that Guerrero was not the operation's intended target. According to the Maine Attorney General's Office, preliminary findings suggest the vehicle maneuvered in the path of an ICE Enforcement Removal Operations (ERO) officer during the incident. The officer involved in the shooting incident has been placed on administrative leave, pending an investigation. Guerrero, a Colombian resident of Maine, was reportedly in the state for employment purposes, as testified by immigrant advocacy organizations and neighboring residents. The Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition and Presente! Maine disclosed that Guerrero held authorization for employment in the U.S. and possessed a Social Security number. Neighbor Nelson Elias confirmed to CNN that Guerrero worked as a delivery driver and lived in Biddeford with his partner and their young daughter. The Colombian Embassy in Washington, D.C., has extended consular support to Guerrero's family and is seeking further clarification from the Department of Homeland Security on the circumstances surrounding the shooting. This remains an unfolding story, with further updates expected as details emerge.