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ICE shot and killed a motorist in Maine. Advocates say he's a 26-year-old from Colombia
By PATRICK WHITTLE, LEAH WILLINGHAM and JACK BROOK, Associated Press at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — A federal immigration officer fatally shot a motorist in Maine on Monday, the second time in a week that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have used deadly force and at least the ninth time since President Donald Trump began his immigration crackdown. Immigra...
Key takeaway Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have used deadly force and at least the ninth time since President Donald Trump began his immigration crackdown.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The fatal shooting of a motorist in Maine by a federal immigration officer has implications for the El Paso community, where immigrant rights are a pressing concern. As a border city, El Paso has a significant population of immigrants and a history of interactions with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The fact that this is the ninth incident of deadly force used by ICE agents since President Trump's immigration crackdown began raises questions about the use of force and accountability in these situations. El Paso residents may be watching this story closely, given the city's own experiences with immigration enforcement and the potential for similar incidents to occur locally. The city's immigrant rights groups and community leaders may be responding to this incident, and their reactions could shape the local conversation about immigration and law enforcement.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — A federal immigration officer fatally shot a motorist in Maine on Monday, the second time in a week that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have used deadly force and at least the ninth time since President Donald Trump began his immigration crackdown. Immigra...
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