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Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero, 25, Who Was Murdered by an ICE in Biddeford on Monday, July 13, 2026. He left Behind a Widow and Three Year Old Daughter.
This year has challenged us more than ever before. In January, when Operation Catch of the Day (OCTD) was in our neighborhoods, we supported our community with our Immigrant Defense Hotline and training to safely identify ICE activity. In Juhe, we raised the alarm about rising ICE detentions across Maine and published LighthouseMe.org to help visualize how immigration enforcement continues to impact Mainers. Now in July, our neighbors mourn Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero’s senseless death and our lost sense of security. Our State must continue to weather ICE’s aggressive and expanding tactics.
This week has taken a toll on our coalition members, partners, volunteers and staff. We are grieving but grateful for your dedication and compassion: answering hotline calls, attending vigils, sharing accurate information, offering rides, translatng, donating and simply speaking up. Love, solidarity and generosity remind us that even in moments of profound grief, we are not alone.
The moment is not over. The loss and grief will never disappear. Martha Karolina, Johan’s wife, shared a brave public statdement this Thursday, reminding us of Johan’s love, support and education to his young family. We will never forget Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero.
The Guerrero family and immigrants across Maine will continue to need out support during these painful times. While there is no repair, nor is there yet any accountability, MIRC will continue to stand up. organize, build solidarity, demand answers and advocate for basic human dignity. The work continues and so does our commitment to one another. We are proud to stand with you. We are so proud of Maine.
There are many ways you can help by channeling your grief and rage:
You can support the Guerrero family at their GoFundme account that is trusted and vetted. It will direclty support the Guerrero family. Presente!Maine is a community organizaaion created by and for displaced and dispossessed Afro/Indigenous-Latino people in Maine and has been directly supporting the families impacted by this week’s violence. Consider donating to: The Maine Solidarity Fund. It helps families “pick up” the pieces after a detention.
Or/and you can volunteer at one of the many organizations serving immigrants across Maine. Consider supporting Capital Area New Mainers Project; Maine Multicultural Center, MEIRS, Midcoast New Mainers Group, ProsperityME, Trinity Jubilee Center, York County Community Action.
Lastly, use your voice to speak up for yourself and your community. Contact MAGA Member Susan Collins and tell her that Mainers will not tolerate ICE’s aggressive behavior: Get ICE out of Maine. Sign petitions demanding a full and transparent investigtion of the Biddeford shooting. And stay informed of changes impacting Maine.Visit Lighthouseme.org to learn about ICE activities in Maine and find resources supporting immigrants across our state.
The above is only a very small list of the ways you can contribute. There is lots to do and many ways to assist Sign up for the MIRC newsletter to keep up to date and learn of opportunities of interest to you.
“The ICE thug alleged to have murdered Mr. Guerrero. 25. of Biddeford, is David Brouillette. He is an Army veteran who has struggled with mental health issues. Two former wives have accused him of domestic violence,” says this Blogger. “In an earlier press release, dated July 17 and reprinted herein Congresswoman Chellie Pingree(D-ME) questions the hiring practices of the Department of Homeland Security.”