Maine ICE shooting prompts questions about vetting amid officer's violent history.

An ICE officer in Biddeford, Maine, who fatally shot a Colombian man amid the immigration crackdown is described by relatives as having lifelong mental-health struggles and a history of violent behavior, including abuse allegations. They question whether he should have been vetted for federal enforcement work, though ICE says the officer has nearly a decade of training and experience. The official account says the shooting occurred because the vehicle appeared to threaten public safety and the officer acted in self-defense, while family members dispute that characterization and detail a troubled personal history that included domestic violence and multiple protective orders.
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- Wife of Colombian father killed by ICE in Maine says they had planned to grow old together NBC News
- Partner of man killed by ICE agent in Biddeford speaks out publicly for the first time The Boston Globe
- Opinion | ICE Is Out of Control. Here’s What to Do About It. The New York Times
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