Federal ICE Officer Arrested in Texas for Alleged Shooting Incident in Minnesota
Christian Castro, a 52-year-old ICE officer, was arrested in Texas for allegedly shooting Julio C. Sosa-Celis, a Venezuelan national, through the front door of a Minneapolis home during 'Operation Metro Surge.' The incident, which occurred on January 14, 2026, involved Castro allegedly firing a shot that lodged into a child's bedroom wall. Minnesota prosecutors charged Castro with multiple counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and falsely reporting a crime. The arrest was part of a broader investigation into the conduct of ICE officers during the operation, which has been criticized for its aggressive tactics.