A person was killed Monday in an ICE-involved shooting in Biddeford, Maine, according to the state’s speaker of the house. The incident has sparked calls for accountability and an investigation into the shooting.
Details of the Shooting
Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau stated that a person was killed and ICE was involved. State Police and the Department of Public Safety are gathering details, and the FBI is expected to investigate.
Biddeford police confirmed a “police incident” in the area but declined to provide additional details. Maine Democratic US Rep. Chellie Pingree expressed concern and called for an investigation, questioning the presence of ICE in Maine.
Context and Reaction
The incident comes less than a week after a man was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Houston. Community groups and advocates have started to organize in response to Monday’s shooting, with a planned emergency community rally.
Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.