A 26-year-old Colombian man was fatally shot by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday, July 13, 2026, according to local authorities and rights groups. The incident occurred during an enforcement operation in the town of approximately 22,000 residents.
The victim was identified by immigrant rights organizations as a Colombian national. The Maine Attorney General's office confirmed it is investigating the shooting, which took place a week after another ICE operation in the area. Details about the circumstances leading to the shooting have not been released.
Biddeford police stated they are cooperating with state and federal investigators. The ICE officer involved has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation, which is standard procedure. No further information about the officer or the specific operation has been disclosed.
Community advocates have called for transparency and accountability, urging authorities to release body camera footage if available. The Colombian consulate in Boston has been notified and is providing consular assistance to the family.
