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NewsWPLG Local 10September 3, 2026Miami-Dade

Federal prosecutors charge ICE officer Christian Castro with lying about Minneapolis shooting

Federal prosecutors have filed charges against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer Christian Castro for allegedly providing false statements to investigators regarding the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis. The incident occurred during an immigration enforcement operation earlier this year.

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Why It Matters

The case involves the legal accountability of a federal law enforcement offr following the shooting of a civilian during an official operation.

Key Facts

  • Federal prosecutors charged ICE officer Christian Castro with lying to investigators.
  • The charges stem from an investigation into the shooting of a Venezuelan man, Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis.
  • The shooting occurred in Minneapolis during an immigration crackdown.
  • The incident took place in January of this year.
  • The victim, Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, sustained a nonfatal gunshot wound to the leg.

Who's Mentioned

personMarco Rubio“Secretary of State”personKaroline Leavitt“Former Press Secretary”personJD Vance“Vice President”personSuzan DelBene“DCCC Chair”personDan Driscoll“Former Army Secretary”personHakeem Jeffries“House Democratic leader”personChris Wright“Energy Secretary”personJulio Cesar Sosa-Celis“Victim of shooting”locationMinneapolis“Location of the shooting incident”organizationU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement“Federal agency employing the officer involved”personTim Hawkins“U.S. Central Command spokesman”personTed Cruz“U.S. Senator”personChristian Castro“ICE officer charged with lying”personTucker Carlson“Commentator”personPete Hegseth“Defense Secretary”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”