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An ICE officer with a violent past and documented mental health history fatally shot a Colombian man in Maine, sparking outrage and urgent questions about how such a troubled recruit was ever allowed to carry a weapon. His ex-wife and daughter recount years of disturbing behavior, including threats and domestic violence, yet he was promoted to patrol streets. Now in protective custody, Brouillette claims he acted in self-defense, saying the victim was trying to run him over — a claim his family disputes. His military service may have worsened his condition, turning him into a “killing machine,” according to relatives. The Department of Homeland Security insists the shooting was necessary to protect public safety, but the incident exposes a dangerous gap in vetting for immigration enforcement agents.

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