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ICE agent who fatally shot a man in Maine has a history of violence, ex-wife says

NPR | By Vanessa Romo

Published July 17, 2026 at 4:41 AM EDT

The ICE agent who fatally shot a Colombian man in Maine is an Army veteran and former cop. Those closest to him say he's a violent person, struggles with mental health and never should've had a gun.

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