NewsWPLG Local 10August 18, 2026Miami-Dade
Congresswoman states ICE target in fatal Maine shooting was not subject to removal order
A Democratic congresswoman from Maine stated that the individual targeted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a fatal shooting last month was a roommate who did not have an active final removal order against them. The incident resulted in the death of a motorist during an enforcement operation in Portland.
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The statement clarifies the legal status of the individual targeted during a federal law enforcement operation that resulted in a civilian fatality.
Key Facts
- An ICE enforcement operation in Portland, Maine, resulted in the death of a motorist last month.
- A Democratic congresswoman stated the targeted individual was a roommate of the deceased.
- The targeted individual was not subject to a final removal order at the time of the operation.
Who's Mentioned
personChellie Pingree“Democratic Congresswoman from Maine who held a hearing regarding the shooting.”organizationMaine Attorney General“Conducting the investigation into the shooting.”locationMaine“The state where the incident took place.”organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Parent agency of ICE.”personJohan Sebastián Durán Guerrero“25-year-old Colombian national killed by an ICE agent.”locationPortland“The location where the shooting occurred.”organizationImmigration and Customs Enforcement“Federal agency involved in the shooting incident.”personDonald Trump“President who expressed opposition to potential changes in ICE vehicle stop poli”