NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsSeptember 4, 2026Miami-Dade
ICE officer surrenders to federal authorities following charges of lying about a shooting
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer has turned himself in to federal authorities after being charged with providing false statements to investigators regarding the shooting of a Venezuelan man. The incident occurred during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis.
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The case involves the legal accountability of a federal law enforcement offr regarding the use of force and the integrity of subsequent investigations into an immigration-related shooting.
Key Facts
- An ICE officer surrendered to federal authorities on Thursday.
- The officer faces charges of lying to investigators.
- The charges stem from a shooting incident involving a Venezuelan man.
- The shooting occurred during an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.
Who's Mentioned
organizationAssociated Press“The news organization reporting the surrender.”organizationAmerican Liberties Union of Minnesota“Advocacy group representing the victim's interests.”other52“Age of Christian Castro.”personJulio Cesar Sosa-Celis“Victim of the shooting incident in Minneapolis.”organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Federal agency overseeing Operation Metro Surge.”personMatthew Evans“Former federal prosecutor fired and under investigation for alleged obstruction.”locationMinneapolis“The city where the immigration crackdown and shooting occurred.”organizationU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement“The federal agency employing the officer involved in the shooting.”organizationICE“Immigration and Customs Enforcement.”personChristian Castro“ICE officer charged with lying to investigators and assault.”personGreg Abbott“Governor of Texas who refused to sign an extradition warrant for Castro.”personTodd Lyons“Former acting director of ICE.”personRobin Wolpert“Attorney for Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis.”