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Ex-wife, witness allege ICE agent coerced lie over shooting

7/17/2026

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Former spouse and a witness say David Brouillette, a veteran and real-estate agent, tried to coerce a colleague into lying about his justification for the shooting.
Brouillette claims self-defense, though investigators have not confirmed his account.
After reviewing footage, Ashley Brouillette said she does not believe the claim.
Despite his ex-wife warning superiors about his mental-health problems and abuse, Immigration and Customs Enforcement hired him in 2026.

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Story summary

Former spouse and a witness say David Brouillette, a veteran and real-estate agent, tried to coerce a colleague into lying about his justification for the shooting.
Brouillette claims self-defense, though investigators have not confirmed his account.
After reviewing footage, Ashley Brouillette said she does not believe the claim.
Despite his ex-wife warning superiors about his mental-health problems and abuse, Immigration and Customs Enforcement hired him in 2026.