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FBI and St. Paul police investigating ICE arrest that resulted in skull fractures

FBI and St. Paul police investigating ICE arrest that resulted in skull fractures

Summary

Minnesota and federal authorities are looking into an incident where a Mexican citizen, Alberto Castañeda Mondragón, suffered serious head injuries during an arrest by immigration officers. The incident left Castañeda Mondragón with eight skull fractures and brain injuries, raising questions about the events leading to these injuries. Investigators are trying to gather evidence, such as surveillance footage, to understand what happened during the arrest.

Key Facts

  • A Mexican citizen, Alberto Castañeda Mondragón, was arrested on January 8, 2026, and suffered eight skull fractures.
  • The arrest involved U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.
  • Castañeda Mondragón claims he was beaten by the officers during the arrest.
  • ICE states that Castañeda Mondragón fell and hit his head while trying to escape.
  • Medical professionals questioned whether a fall could cause the severe injuries he sustained.
  • Investigators from the FBI and St. Paul Police are working on the case, seeking video footage.
  • Surveillance footage from the area may have been overwritten before investigators could review it.
  • Similar probes are ongoing involving other incidents with ICE officers in Minnesota.
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