ICE Officer Arrested Following Non-Fatal Shooting Incident in Minnesota

Christian Castro, a 52-year-old Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, was arrested in Texas on May 29, 2026, after being accused of shooting Venezuelan national Julio Sosa-Celis during an immigration operation in Minnesota on January 14. Castro initially claimed he acted in self-defense, stating he was attacked with a broom and shovel; however, surveillance footage did not support this claim. He faces four counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and one count of falsely reporting a crime, with an arrest warrant issued on May 18. The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office acknowledged the arrest, emphasizing its importance for the prosecution. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison noted that Castro is presumed innocent until proven guilty but highlighted the significance of accountability for federal agents. The incident occurred amid heightened ICE activity in Minnesota following directives from President Donald Trump to address illegal immigration.