The family of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who fatally shot a Colombian man in Maine this week say he should never have been entrusted with a badge or a gun, alleging a long history of violent behaviour and severe mental health struggles.
Relatives of David Brouillette, an army veteran, say he has battled serious psychological issues since childhood and has repeatedly terrified those close to him. Several family members accused him of attacking women over the years, with one sharing a voicemail from 2025 in which Brouillette told her he believed someone should “slit her throat.”
Their claims have renewed scrutiny over how thoroughly the Department of Homeland Security vets ICE recruits, particularly as at least 10 people have died in encounters with ICE agents since the start of Trump’s immigration crackdown.
The latest victim, Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a 25‑year‑old Colombian national, was shot in his car near his home in Biddeford, Maine earlier this week. DHS has not publicly named the officer involved but said the “vehicle attempted to flee the scene and, fearing for public safety, an officer discharged his weapon.”
Brouillette did not respond to messages seeking comment. However, three relatives including an ex‑wife and his daughter said they spoke with him after the shooting and that he claimed he acted in self‑defence.
The incident has intensified debate over ICE oversight, mental‑health screening and the risks posed when troubled officers are placed in armed enforcement roles.
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