ICE agent arrested over shooting of Venezuelan man in Minnesota
Summary
A federal immigration officer named Christian Castro was arrested in Texas after being charged with shooting a Venezuelan man in Minnesota during President Trump’s immigration crackdown. Prosecutors say Castro fired through a door and shot Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, who was legally living in the US. The case is part of a larger investigation into the conduct of federal officers during the operation.Key Facts
- Christian Castro is an ICE officer arrested for shooting Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in Minnesota.
- The shooting happened on January 14 and was non-fatal; Sosa-Celis was shot in the thigh.
- Castro was charged with assault and falsely reporting a crime by Minneapolis prosecutors.
- Authorities worked across states to locate and arrest Castro in Texas.
- Video footage challenges the initial accounts given by ICE officers about the incident.
- ICE officials say the officers involved may face disciplinary actions and prosecutions.
- The shooting occurred during “Operation Metro Surge,” part of President Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota.
- Another federal agent was also charged related to actions during this crackdown.
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