ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Man During Surveillance in Biddeford
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot a man in Biddeford, Maine, while conducting surveillance. The Department of Homeland Security stated the officer acted out of fear for public safety.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 13, 2026 —
A man is dead after being shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Biddeford, Maine. The incident occurred while the officer was conducting surveillance, according to an official statement.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a statement indicating that the ICE officer involved in the shooting acted out of concern for public safety. Details regarding the specific circumstances that led the officer to fear for public safety were not immediately provided.
The identity of the man who was fatally shot has not been released. The exact location and time of the incident within Biddeford were also not specified. Information about whether the man was a target of the surveillance or an uninvolved individual was not disclosed.
This incident is under investigation. Further details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses. The specific agency or department leading the investigation beyond DHS was not mentioned.
Story summarized from the original created by Max Rego on thehill.com, see more information here.
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