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Straight Facts: ICE Shooting in Biddeford, Maine — July 13, 2026, and Related Nationwide Directive
Compiled from official statements and public reporting. No opinion or analysis. All details are drawn from Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/ICE statements and consistent reporting across multiple outlets.
The Biddeford, Maine Incident
Date and time: Monday, July 13, 2026, approximately 7:00 a.m. ET.
Location: Biddeford, Maine (residential area).
Victim: Joan Sebastian Guerrero (also referred to in some reports as Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero), a 26-year-old Colombian national. He was a husband and father of a 3-year-old daughter. He was authorized to work in the United States and held a Social Security number. He was reportedly driving to work.
What happened (according to DHS/ICE statement):
- ICE was conducting targeted surveillance at the last known address of an individual described as an “illegal alien” with a final order of removal.
- A man (the victim) left the residence in a vehicle.
- ICE officers attempted to stop the vehicle.
- The driver attempted to flee the scene.
- An ICE officer discharged his weapon, stating he was “fearing for public safety.”
- The victim was struck and died from his injuries. Emergency services were contacted immediately.
Key clarification: The victim was not the intended target of the arrest warrant or operation. This was confirmed by Sen. Angus King’s office, Rep. Chellie Pingree, and Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau.
Investigations
The Maine Attorney General’s office launched a state investigation. The FBI is also involved. Multiple agencies are investigating the incident.
Related Incident in Texas (Context)
Less than a week earlier (around July 7, 2026), ICE was involved in another fatal shooting during a targeted enforcement operation in Houston, Texas. The victim was 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national and construction worker driving a work van. This was the second fatal ICE-involved shooting in under a week.
ICE Nationwide Directive on Vehicle Stops
Following the incidents in Maine and Texas, ICE has been directed to halt or pause most vehicle stops and pursuits nationwide on a temporary basis. This applies except in cases involving serious criminal targets, according to senior Department of Homeland Security officials and multiple media reports citing law enforcement sources. Sen. Susan Collins publicly urged DHS to cease non-urgent vehicle stops.
Sources
- PBS News — DHS statement on Biddeford shooting
- ABC News — Details on Maine incident and victim not being the target
- WMTW (Maine) — Official reactions and investigation updates
- Seacoastonline — Confirmation victim was not the target and DHS statement
- CNN — Live updates and reporting on the Maine shooting
Additional context on the nationwide directive and Texas incident reported across CNN, local Maine outlets, and other major news organizations. Links above prioritize publicly accessible sources.
Note: This is a factual summary based on statements and reporting available as of July 14, 2026. Investigations are ongoing. Readers should check the linked sources for the most current information.
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