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ICE Shooting of Johan Durán Guerrero Prompts Congressional Testimony
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Core Event
On July 13, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer David Brouillette shot 25-year-old Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero at an intersection in Biddeford, Maine. A subsequent investigation revealed that a bullet also struck his infant daughter’s empty car seat. Durán Guerrero’s body was repatriated to Colombia, where his family held a service earlier this month.
Background & Context
Durán Guerrero’s death joins a series of fatal ICE shootings that have spurred congressional scrutiny. Since December, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Representative Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) have convened five public forums to examine what they describe as “lawless and abusive tactics” by immigration officials. The latest hearing, held in Washington, D.C., featured testimony from families of other victims, including those shot in Texas, Houston, Minneapolis, and Chicago.
Official Statements & Responses
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) declined to comment on the hearing and has not identified the officer involved. Neither agency has provided updates to the family in more than two months.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The only justification given for Johan’s death was that it was in the interest of public safety,” — Sean Murphy, attorney for the family
- “Neither of them had any clue that kiss was to be their last,” — Sean Murphy, attorney for the family
- “Apparently, he thought he would blow smoke when he came to Maine,” — Benjamin Gideon, attorney for the family
- “These are all considerations that were standard, but for whatever — well, for very obvious reasons — are not present any more,” — Sean Murphy, attorney for the family
- “We were told that DHS was going to change,” — Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.
What’s Next
The Maine Attorney General’s Office and the DHS Office of Inspector General continue their respective investigations. Family attorneys report no further communication from federal officials and urge Congress to preserve digital evidence and interview potential witnesses. No additional hearings or deadlines have been announced.
