An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent identified in recent reporting as the officer who shot and killed a Colombian national in Maine has a documented history of domestic violence, according to a report from the Associated Press that was published this week.
What the reporting found
The agent, named in AP reporting as David Brouillette, is linked in family court records to allegations of both physical and verbal abuse by two former wives and by his daughters, the AP said. The shooting that left 25-year-old Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero dead occurred on a Monday while Durán Guerrero was in his car with his wife and young daughter.
The AP story includes interviews with one of Brouillette’s ex-wives, who described episodes of abuse during their marriage and afterward. Among the incidents she recounted was an episode in which boiling water was allegedly thrown at her while she held the couple’s child. That former spouse also provided the AP with a voicemail in which Brouillette is heard to use violent language directed at women in her family line.
“And all of you should have your f——–g throats cut,”
The voice mail, which the ex-wife shared with the AP, drew particular attention because of the explicitness of the threat.
Broader questions about hiring and oversight
The AP’s reporting highlights concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s hiring and vetting policies as its workforce expanded to meet federal deportation priorities under the current administration. Multiple incidents and court filings alleging domestic violence raise questions about how those records were considered — if at all — in recruitment and assignment decisions.
- Victim: Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, 25, Colombian national.
- Officer identified: David Brouillette, ICE agent (per AP reporting).
- Allegations: Family court records and interviews alleging verbal and physical abuse documented against Brouillette by two former spouses and daughters.
Local and national context
The killing in Maine is the latest among fatal encounters involving immigration agents that have drawn national scrutiny and prompted protests in multiple cities this month. A demonstration in San Francisco on July 14 followed two such fatal shootings, including the one in Maine, according to coverage accompanying the AP reporting.
For Maine residents, the case raises immediate questions about public safety, the conduct of federal agents operating in the state, and transparency from both ICE and local authorities about investigatory steps. Community members and local leaders have increasingly asked for clear timelines and disclosures when law enforcement actions result in death.
What’s next
As of the AP report, the details in family court records and the former spouse’s statements add new dimensions to the official narrative around the Maine shooting. The matter remains under scrutiny by reporters and advocates pressing for more information on personnel screening and the agency’s disciplinary records. Local families affected by the shooting continue to await answers about the circumstances that led to the death and about accountability.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Victim | Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, 25 |
| Agent identified | David Brouillette (per AP) |
| Source of allegations | Family court records, interviews with former spouse(s), voicemail shared with AP |
News Block will continue to monitor this developing story and will report on any local investigative findings, statements from ICE or federal investigators, and responses from Maine public officials as they become available.
