Summary
An investigation has started to see if two immigration agents lied under oath about shooting a migrant in Minneapolis. The agents are currently on leave while authorities look into the case. The incident involved a claim by the Department of Homeland Security that a federal officer was attacked before the shooting.
Key Facts
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is looking into claims of "untruthful statements" by two agents.
- The agents allegedly lied under sworn testimony about the shooting.
- ICE acting director Todd Lyons confirmed the agents are on administrative leave.
- Lying under oath is a serious crime.
- Federal prosecutors have dropped felony charges against two Venezuelan men involved in the incident.
- The Department of Homeland Security reported a federal officer was attacked by three migrants with a shovel and broom handle before the shooting.
- The shooting incident occurred on January 14 in Minneapolis.
