ICE Agent Charged With Making False Statements Over Minnesota Shooting

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A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has been federally charged in connection with a shooting that took place in Minnesota in January. The charges relate to allegations that the officer lied about the circumstances surrounding the incident. The victim of the shooting was a Venezuelan man. The case emerged amid a broader immigration enforcement crackdown being carried out by federal authorities. The charges mark a rare instance of legal action being brought against an ICE officer over conduct during an enforcement operation.

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