ICE agent charged with four counts of assault in Minnesota shooting of Venezuelan immigrant
An ICE agent in Minnesota has been charged with multiple counts of assault following the shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant. The agent, Christian Castro, allegedly fired through a front door, injuring Julio Sosa-Celis during an attempted immigration arrest. Prosecutors stated that the shooting was unjustified and that both men involved were in the U.S. lawfully.
- ▪ICE agent Christian Castro was charged with four counts of assault and one count of falsely reporting a crime.
- ▪The shooting incident occurred during an immigration enforcement action on January 14, injuring Julio Sosa-Celis.
- ▪Prosecutors indicated that the shooting was a case of mistaken identity and that the two men were lawfully in Minnesota.
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BREAKING NEWSMay. 18, 2026, 6:41 PM UTCU.S. newsU.S. newsICE agent charged with four counts of assault in Minnesota shooting of Venezuelan immigrant A state prosecutor said the agent fired through the front door of a residence, with the bullet going through the man’s leg and lodging in the wall of a child’s bedroom.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleOfficers appear to have lied about shooting01:17Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Daniella SilvaAn ICE agent who shot a Venezuelan man and is accused of lying about the incident was charged with assault and falsely reporting a crime in Minnesota on Monday.
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