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The Office of the Attorney General is investigating a fatal use of deadly force that occurred this morning in Biddeford involving federal law enforcement (ICE).  Biddeford, Saco and the Maine State Police are assisting with the investigation as well as federal authorities.   Initial statements indicate an Enforcement Removal Operations Officer was conducting an enforcement operation related to a final order of removal when the subject attempted to flee in a vehicle in the direction of the officer and was fatallay shot, according to a press release issued this afternoon by the office of the AG Aaron M. Frey.

The Attorney General’s Office is actively investigating the incident and will remain on scene with various authorities to contiue its investigation.  The male subject is not being named until positive identification is made and family members are notified.  The Enforcement Removal Operatons Officer wil be placed on leave as is standard protocol in police involved shootings.

We encourage any member of the public to come forward if they have information they feel would be helpful to the investigation.  Please contact your local law enforcement agency,

We understand individuals may want to gather and make their voice(s) heard.  We ask that people remain peaceful, be respectful of others and follow the directions of local law enforcement officers who will be maintainig public order.

We also understand this is a matter of significant public interest and while we will strive for meaningful transparency and accoountability, our primary focus in the moment is on a complete, thorough investigation.  With this in mind, we wlll work to provide updates as appropriate.

Please direct further inquiries to te Office of the Maine Attorney General.