Cleveland Akron, OH, September 3, 2026 — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer has been charged with lying to federal investigators, according to recent reports. The officer, identified as Christian Castro, is accused of providing false information concerning the events that led to the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis.

The shooting incident occurred during an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. The circumstances surrounding the event and the subsequent investigation are central to the charges filed against Officer Castro.

Federal investigators are reportedly examining the details provided by Castro in relation to the discharge of a firearm that resulted in the injury or death of Sosa-Celis. The charge of lying to federal investigators suggests a potential obstruction of justice or an attempt to misrepresent facts pertinent to the official inquiry.

Information regarding the specific timeline of the investigation, the exact nature of the statements made by Officer Castro, and the exact outcome of the shooting, such as whether Sosa-Celis was injured or killed, was not detailed in the initial summary. The charge itself indicates a serious breach of trust and legal protocol for law enforcement officers, particularly those acting under federal authority.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has not released a detailed statement on the ongoing case beyond confirming the officer’s involvement. The agency typically cooperates fully with federal investigations into alleged misconduct by its personnel.

The incident raises questions about the procedures and accountability within ICE operations during immigration enforcement actions. The legal proceedings against Officer Castro are expected to shed further light on the events of that day in Minneapolis.


Story summarized from the original created by AP via Scripps News Group on www.news5cleveland.com, see more information here.

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