ICE agents may have lied about shooting of migrant in Minneapolis, officials say

BBC News - WorldEN 3 min read 100% complete February 13, 2026 at 11:32 PM

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Two ICE agents are under investigation for allegedly making "untruthful statements" in sworn testimony regarding the January 14th shooting of a migrant in Minneapolis. ICE acting director Todd Lyons stated the officers are on administrative leave and could face termination and criminal prosecution if the allegations are substantiated. The investigation was prompted by video evidence contradicting the officers' initial account of the incident, which involved a car chase and an alleged attack on the agent with a shovel and broom handle by three migrants. Charges against two men accused of attacking the officers have been dropped. The U.S. Attorney's office is actively investigating the matter.

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Todd Blanche 30% Kristi Noem 30% Venezuelan 40% United States 60% Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ×270% Todd Lyons ×270% Minneapolis ×280% Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×290%

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ice agents 90% untruthful statements 80% shooting of migrant 80% lying under oath 70% internal investigation 60% department of homeland security 60% criminal prosecution 50% administrative leave 50% minneapolis 40% video evidence 40%