The vetting of a US immigration officer involved in a deadly shooting in Maine is under internal review, officials say. Tom Homan, President Trump’s border enforcement chief, confirmed the review after the officer was accused of having a history of mental health struggles and violent behavior. Relatives of the officer revealed the allegations to the Associated Press. The shooting killed a Colombian native.
Both reports agree that the officer’s background is being examined. However, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) emphasizes Homan’s direct quote that the officer “should never have cleared vetting,” framing the issue as a possible failure in hiring. Al Jazeera, by contrast, highlights Homan’s investigation into “possible vetting failures” and uses the term “border czar” rather than “tsar.” The two outlets also differ slightly on wording: SCMP describes the allegations as “serious mental health struggles and violent behaviour,” while Al Jazeera refers to “alleged mental health struggles, violent behavior.” Neither report provides additional details about the shooting itself.