ICE officer accused of shooting man arrested in Minnesota

Published September 17, 2026 11:37am ET | Updated September 17, 2026 11:37am ET



Minnesota authorities arrested an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent accused of shooting a Venezuelan immigrant during Operation Metro Surge, bringing a monthslong legal battle over his prosecution to a new stage.

Christian Castro was arrested on Wednesday in Minneapolis and booked into the Hennepin County jail on an active warrant, according to officials. 

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