Person killed in shooting involving ICE in Biddeford
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Person killed in shooting involving ICE in Biddeford

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Key Points:

  • A shooting occurred Monday morning at the intersection of Pool Street and Hill Street in Biddeford involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel, resulting in one person killed, according to Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau.
  • The area was closed around 8 a.m. for investigation, with Maine State Police, FBI, and Biddeford Police Crime Scene Unit present; the Biddeford Police Department stated the investigation is being led by the FBI and Office of the Attorney General.
  • Details about the victim, including age and circumstances of the shooting, remain unclear, and it is not yet known who fired the shots or how ICE was involved.
  • Reactions include a statement from immigrant rights group Project Relief expressing grief and support for the victim's family, and plans for a protest against ICE by Biddeford Saco for Racial Justice, with anti-ICE demonstrators already visible by mid-morning.
  • U.S. Senate candidate Troy Jackson acknowledged the incident, expressing solidarity with the community and announcing his participation in a rally at noon in Mechanics Park, Biddeford; further updates are expected as the investigation continues.

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