NewsWFLA NewsMay 18, 2026United States
Minnesota ICE Officer Charged in Shooting
A Minnesota prosecutor has filed criminal charges against an ICE officer involved in the nonfatal shooting of a Venezuelan man. The officer faces multiple counts of assault and one count of filing a false police report.
Read the full story at WFLA NewsWhy It Matters
This case highlights issues of police accountability and the legal consequences for federal officers accused of misconduct during immigration enforcement operations.
Key Facts
- Officer Christian Castro is charged with four counts of second-degree assault.
- The officer is also charged with one count of falsely reporting a crime.
- The incident involved the nonfatal shooting of a Venezuelan man during an immigration crackdown.