One Person Killed in Shooting Involving ICE in Biddefour, FBI Leads Investigation
A shooting near Pool and Hill streets in Biddeford resulted in one fatality, with ICE personnel present; the FBI and state authorities are conducting the investigation.
Biddeford police confirmed that a shooting occurred at the intersection of Pool Street and Hill Street on Monday morning, involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau said a person was killed, and the area was closed to traffic shortly after the incident at around 8 a.m. State police, the FBI and the Biddeford Police Crime Scene Unit responded to the scene, and officials said there was no ongoing threat to the public.
Biddeford Police Chief JoAnn Fisk stated that her department is not leading the investigation and that information will be provided by the FBI and the Office of the Attorney General. A resident reported hearing gunshots at about 8 a.m. and seeing a significant law-enforcement presence, but details about who was shot or how ICE was involved remain unclear.
Political figures and advocacy groups responded to the incident. U.S. Senate candidate Troy Jackson said his team is monitoring the situation and expressed sympathy for the community. Project Relief, an immigrant-rights organization, issued a statement offering support to the victim’s family. Local activists announced a protest against ICE scheduled for noon at Mechanics Park, and demonstrators were already gathering by mid-morning.