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ICE officer who fatally shot driver in Maine was 'fearing for public safety,' agency says
By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 13, 2026
· 6 min read
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a motorist in Maine on Monday, the second time in a week that ICE has used deadly force and at least the ninth death since President Donald Trump began his immigration crackdown. Immigrant rights groups identified the man who was killed in...
Key takeaway Immigrant rights groups identified the man who was killed in Biddeford as a 26-year-old native of Colombia.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The fatal shooting of a Colombian national by an ICE agent in Maine may seem like a distant event, but it has implications for San Antonio 's own immigrant community. As a city with a significant Hispanic population, San Antonio has a vested interest in how federal immigration policies are enforced. The fact that this is the second deadly incident involving ICE in a week raises questions about the use of force by federal agents and the need for transparency in their actions. San Antonio residents may wonder if similar incidents could occur here, and what safeguards are in place to prevent them. The investigation into the Maine shooting, which involves the FBI and the Office of Inspector General, will be closely watched by immigrant rights groups and community leaders in San Antonio, who will be looking for answers about the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the policies that led to it.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a motorist in Maine on Monday, the second time in a week that ICE has used deadly force and at least the ninth death since President Donald Trump began his immigration crackdown. Immigrant rights groups identified the man who was killed in...
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