A person was killed in a shooting involving US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday, July 13, 2026, just days after a federal agent fatally shot a Mexican immigrant in another incident. The shooting occurred at approximately 7:20 a.m., according to state officials.
Official Confirmation and Response
Maine State House Speaker Ryan Fecteau announced the incident via a Facebook post, stating: 'This morning a shooting occurred in Biddeford. A person was killed. ICE was involved. State Police and the Department of Public Safety are now on scene to gather details and would expect the FBI to investigate as well.'
The Maine Department of Public Safety and State Police are currently on site, collecting evidence and coordinating with federal authorities. The FBI is expected to lead the investigation given the involvement of federal agents.
Context and Recent Incidents
The shooting comes shortly after another fatal encounter involving a federal agent and a Mexican immigrant, heightening scrutiny of immigration enforcement actions. Details about the victim in the Biddeford shooting have not yet been released, and authorities have not disclosed the circumstances leading up to the incident.
Local residents have been urged to avoid the area as law enforcement secures the scene. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
