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Joan Sebastian Guerrero: The man killed by ICE in Maine
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Key Points:
- A 26-year-old Colombian man, Joan Sebastian Guerrero, was shot and killed by ICE agents in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday morning during an attempted vehicle stop.
- Guerrero was authorized to work in the U.S. and had a social security number; he was reportedly on his way to work at the time of the incident.
- ICE stated the shooting occurred after an "illegal alien" fled a targeted surveillance operation related to a final order of removal, and an officer fired fearing for public safety.
- The Colombian Embassy is coordinating with U.S. authorities to confirm Guerrero's identity and handle consular procedures.
- Sen. Angus King’s office indicated Guerrero was not the target of the ICE warrant, and ICE has not clarified whether he was connected to a broader investigation.
