On a Monday morning in Biddeford, Maine, a home security camera recorded a tragic event at 7:17 a.m. An officer from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) fatally shot Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a 25-year-old Colombian national, while he was in a white sedan. Images showed the vehicle’s windshield with multiple bullet holes.
A Kia sedan with four distinct bullet holes was captured in photographs at the shooting site in Biddeford on July 13, 2026. Seconds after the initial shots, surveillance footage revealed the sedan decelerating while ICE agents approached from both sides. The car circled for about a minute before a white SUV, driven by an agent, pinned it down at 7:19 a.m. Witness Daniel Boucher recounted hearing Guerrero’s last words, ‘I tried to stop,’ as agents extracted him from the vehicle.
Boucher, who witnessed the event, described it as an unforgettable and horrific moment. He noted that the ICE officer involved appeared shocked. Doorbell video further showed first responders attempting to treat Guerrero, but he succumbed to his injuries at the scene. He left behind a wife and young daughter, with his primary occupation being a delivery driver.
According to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) statement, ICE agents were in the area conducting surveillance unrelated to Guerrero. Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine expressed concerns that Guerrero might not have been the intended target.
DHS stated that Guerrero attempted to flee when ICE agents approached, causing an officer to fire, fearing for public safety. This incident follows a similar case on July 7, where Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national with no criminal record, was mistakenly killed by ICE in Houston, Texas.
In response to these incidents, federal officials have suspended most vehicle stops during ICE enforcement operations. This temporary measure focuses on ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations but does not affect Homeland Security Investigations. White House border czar Tom Homan characterized the suspension as a short-term pause.
Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine also supported the halt, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation to uncover the facts. This temporary cessation aims to ensure the safety and correctness of future operations.