ICE agent accused of killing Colombian man had documented violent past overlooked when hired

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21 Jul 2026 • 12:15 AM MYT
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ICE agent accused of killing Colombian man had documented violent past overlooked when hired

  • ICE agent David Brouillette is accused of fatally shooting Colombian immigrant Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero during a traffic stop in Biddeford, Maine.
  • Brouillette's ex-wives, Ashley and Lucinda Brouillette, claim ICE failed to contact them during his background check, despite his documented history of violent behavior and mental health issues.
  • Ashley Brouillette stated she had warned people for years that her ex-husband would hurt someone and that he continued to leave threatening messages after their divorce.
  • Lucinda Brouillette, his second wife, sought a protective order against him, citing a history of anger, aggression, and abusive behavior, and had previously reported concerns to law enforcement.
  • The incident raises questions about ICE's hiring practices, which were accelerated under the Trump administration, leading to lowered standards and a rapid increase in personnel.

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