ICE Agent Arrested in Minneapolis Shooting Incident: Updates on Charges and Investigation
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent accused of shooting a man in Minneapolis is now in custody. Christian J. Castro faces charges of assault and falsely reporting a crime in connection with the shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis. Castro was arrested in Texas with the help of investigators from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Homeland Security Inspector General Office agents, and Texas Rangers. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty praised the investigative work that led to Castro's arrest.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison expressed satisfaction with Castro's arrest and emphasized the importance of holding him accountable for his alleged actions. Another ICE agent, Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr., is also facing charges for pointing a gun at a car on Highway 62. Video evidence contradicted initial claims made by Homeland Security about the incident involving Sosa-Celis and Castro.
Castro's account of the events differs from the video evidence, as he claimed to have been assaulted by three men with a shovel and a broom. However, medical records showed minimal injuries to Castro. Charges against Sosa-Celis and his roommate were dismissed after new evidence emerged that contradicted the ICE agents' accounts. The traffic stop that led to the incident was based on mistaken identity, as Sosa-Celis was legally in the country with Temporary Protected Status.
ICE has denounced the charges against their agents as unlawful and labeled them as a political stunt. The agency emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law and maintaining high standards of professionalism and integrity. The U.S. Attorney's Office is investigating the statements made by the ICE agents under oath, and disciplinary actions may follow. Stay updated on this developing story by following KSTP-TV on social media.