ICE Officer Charged with Lying to Investigators in Minneapolis Shooting Case
Federal prosecutors have charged U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Christian Castro with lying to investigators about the events leading up to the shooting of a Venezuelan man during an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.
Detroit, MI, September 3, 2026 —
Federal prosecutors have filed charges against a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in connection with an immigration crackdown that occurred in Minneapolis. The officer, identified as Christian Castro, is accused of lying to investigators regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting of a Venezuelan man.
The charges stem from an incident during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis. According to the allegations, Officer Castro provided false information to investigators who were examining the events that preceded the shooting of an individual identified as a Venezuelan national. The specific details of the shooting itself, including the exact date, time, and whether the man was injured or killed, were not provided in the charging documents.
The investigation into Officer Castro’s statements is being conducted by federal authorities. The trend summary indicates that the charges allege a violation of federal law through deception towards investigators tasked with understanding the facts of the case. The summary does not specify the exact nature of the ‘events leading up to the shooting’ that Officer Castro is accused of misrepresenting.
Information regarding the specific timeline of the immigration crackdown, the identity of the Venezuelan man beyond his nationality, or the outcome of the shooting incident has not been publicly disclosed in the available summary. Additionally, the summary does not state whether Officer Castro has entered a plea or if he has legal representation.
Further details concerning the investigative process, the evidence presented by prosecutors, or any potential disciplinary actions by ICE are also not detailed in the provided summary. The case is proceeding within the federal justice system, with Officer Castro facing accusations of obstructing justice through alleged falsehoods to investigators.
Story summarized from the original created by Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
