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Jul 14, 2026 · Archive

ICE Officer Kills Man During Biddeford Removal Operation

ICE Officer Kills Man During Biddeford Removal Operation

Maine's attorney general is investigating after the unnamed officer said the man drove his vehicle toward him while fleeing.

  • The July 13 shooting occurred during an Enforcement and Removal Operations action under a removal order.
  • The officer was placed on administrative leave, standard practice after any use of deadly force.
  • Biddeford police, Saco police, and Maine State Police are assisting the attorney general's investigation.

Why it matters: The attorney general's office investigates what the federal government will not investigate on its own.

Maine Attorney General press release ↗ · Jul 14, 20267/14/26