ICE officer faces federal false‑statement charge over Minneapolis shooting
Federal prosecutors have indicted ICE officer Christian Castro for providing false statements to investigators about a January shooting of Venezuelan national Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis. The shooting occurred during an immigration enforcement operation and left Sosa-Celis with a leg wound. Castro was placed on suspension and remains free while Minnesota authorities continue separate assault and false‑reporting investigations. Earlier, federal charges against Sosa-Celis and another man were dismissed after video evidence raised doubts about the officers’ account.
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Why it matters
The case highlights questions about accountability and transparency for federal officers involved in immigration enforcement actions.
How this story developed
- Sep 3 ICE officer faces federal false-statement charge over Minneapolis shooting incident
- Sep 4 A federal grand jury indictment of Castro was filed under seal.
