Ex-wife says ICE agent who killed man in Maine had racist beliefs : NPR

Key Points:

• David Brouillette, an ICE officer accused of fatally shooting Colombian man Joan Durán Guerrero in Maine, has a history of violence and racist behavior according to people close to him, including his ex-wife Ashley Brouillette and a former friend.
• Ashley Brouillette described abusive incidents during their marriage, including threats with a gun and a profanity-laced voicemail where Brouillette expressed violent threats toward her and her family; she also reported concerns about his mental health which were dismissed by authorities.
• Brouillette’s former friend Scott Collins testified that he had a tendency to provoke fights and used racial slurs, while Ashley fears racism may have influenced the fatal shooting incident.
• Court documents reveal Brouillette was temporarily stripped of firearms in 2021 amid accusations of aggression toward his then-13-year-old daughter, highlighting ongoing concerns about his behavior.
• ICE has not confirmed Brouillette’s involvement in the shooting but stated the officer has nearly a decade of federal law enforcement experience; Ashley Brouillette hopes her warnings about his mental health and violent tendencies will prevent future tragedies.