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One person is dead in a shooting in Biddeford on Monday morning involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Spokespeople for ICE and U.S. Department of Homeland Security have not commented on the incident, which occurred just before 7:18 a.m. Monday. Biddeford police confirmed that the incident involved ICE agents and that the police department’s involvement was limited to providing security at the scene.
Sen. Angus King and Rep. Chellie Pingree said they’ve learned little from federal agencies about the shooting, and both believe agents were not equipped with body cameras.
Here are some of the key updates from our coverage of Monday’s shooting.
- Man killed was 26-year-old from Colombia who was authorized to work in the U.S., immigration advocates say
- Witness describes seeing person shot, bleeding from the head
- Sen. Angus King says FBI will investigate ICE shooting, calls for transparency
- Protesters descend on Sen. Susan Collins’ Biddeford office as anti-ICE protests around Biddeford grow Monday
- Neighbor recalls seeing victim’s family at scene of shooting
- Residents say Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity had increased in the area in recent weeks
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Biddeford mayor joins calls for transparent investigation
Biddeford Mayor Liam LaFountain said the family and loved ones of the person who died "deserve compassion, dignity and, in time, a full understanding of the circumstances that led to this tragedy."
He stopped short of confirming which agency shot the person, but said in a statement Monday afternoon that state officials have told him there is "strong cooperation" among several law enforcement agencies that are investigating the use of deadly force.
Lewiston stands with Biddeford: 'ICE needs to leave…'
Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline said his city stands with Biddeford as more information about the shooting comes to light.
"Our hearts go out to the friends and family of the individual and the entire community," Sheline said. "While an impartial and transparent investigation will take time, one thing is already clear: ICE needs to leave Maine now."
Pingree says ICE agents weren’t wearing body cameras at time of shooting
Rep. Chellie Pingree said she is in contact with ICE officials regarding this morning’s shooting in Biddeford but has "learned very little.”
She added it appears the immigration agents involved were not wearing body cameras.
Maine medical examiner's office involved
An official at the state medical examiner’s office confirmed Monday afternoon that the victim’s body will be taken to Augusta for an autopsy.
Lindsey Chasteen at the Maine Office of Chief Medical Examiner said the agency was “notified of a death that occurred during a law enforcement incident,” but declined to share further details, including the person’s identity.
Protestors marching back down Main Street
The crowd of several hundred anti-ICE protestors is making its way back to Mechanics Park after swamping Main Street, Biddeford City Hall and Sen. Susan Collins’ office.
“No more hate, no more fear!” crowd leaders shouted as they meandered down the road.