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Colombian President Calls ICE Shooting Death an Assassination

KVIA•Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 5:55 PM•CNN Newsource

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Colombian President Gustavo Petro has condemned the shooting death of Johan Sebastián Durán, a 26-year-old Colombian citizen, by an ICE agent during an operation in Biddeford, Maine. Petro labeled the incident an 'assassination' and urged U.S. President Donald Trump to address the matter. The Colombian embassy is providing consular assistance to Durán's family and is seeking clarity from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding the circumstances of the shooting. Witnesses have disputed the DHS's claim that Durán was attempting to flee, raising concerns about the justification for the agent's use of force. Local police, the state Department of Public Safety, and the FBI are currently investigating the incident.

Key Details: • Incident occurred during an ICE operation in Biddeford, Maine. • Colombian embassy is assisting the victim's family. • Investigation ongoing by local police, state authorities, and the FBI. • Petro demands legal action against those responsible for the shooting.

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