Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent David Brouillette has been identified by family members and acquaintances as the officer involved in the July 13 fatal shooting of 25-year-old Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine. While surveillance footage shows the events surrounding the incident, the specific moment of the shooting was not captured. Brouillette reportedly told his ex-wife, Ashley Brouillette, that he acted in self-defense after Durán allegedly attempted to strike him with a vehicle. ICE has not yet formally confirmed the identity of the shooter or released a final report on the incident.
Court records and interviews with Brouillette’s two ex-wives reveal a history of alleged domestic instability and violence. Ashley Brouillette and Lucinda Brouillette have both accused the agent of physical and verbal abuse in court filings dating back to 2009. Allegations include threats of violence and physical altercations involving family members. Additionally, records from 2020 show Brouillette petitioned a Maine court for a reduction in child support payments, citing financial hardship. A former fire chief also reported terminating Brouillette’s volunteer position due to a verbal threat.
Brouillette joined ICE earlier this year during a period of increased recruitment. Due to his prior experience in the Maine National Guard, the U.S. Army, and the Department of Veterans Affairs police, he may have been eligible for an accelerated training program that bypasses portions of the standard curriculum. Former ICE officials and some members of Congress have raised questions regarding the agency's vetting and training protocols during its recent expansion. ICE requested an extension to respond to inquiries regarding Brouillette’s hiring and the specific training he received.