Indictment details alleged lies by ICE officer charged in Minneapolis shooting
Summary
A federal indictment accuses ICE officer Christian Castro of lying to investigators about a January shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis. Castro was charged with making false statements and has been suspended without pay while the investigation continues.Key Facts
- Christian Castro is an ICE officer charged with lying about a shooting incident.
- The shooting involved Julio Sosa-Celis, who was shot through his door while children were inside.
- Castro claimed he was lying on his back and was attacked by several people, but surveillance video and evidence dispute his account.
- He was charged with six counts of making false statements to investigators.
- Castro was taken into custody in Texas and appeared in court following his arrest.
- He was released earlier after Texas Governor Greg Abbott did not sign an extradition warrant requested by Minnesota prosecutors.
- The incident happened during a federal immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota under President Trump’s administration.
- Castro has been suspended without pay by the Department of Homeland Security during the investigation.
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