Christian Castro

Christian Castro, a 53-year-old US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, is facing legal charges in Minnesota in connection with the January shooting of Julio César Sosa-Celis, a Venezuelan immigrant. Prosecutors have filed four felony counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon and one misdemeanor count of falsely reporting a crime against Castro. The incident occurred in Minneapolis during a period of heightened immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. The charges were announced by Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty. This case has gained attention as it involves a federal agent accused of assault during an immigration crackdown, highlighting potential issues of excessive force and accountability within law enforcement agencies. The shooting was nonfatal, and the legal proceedings against Castro are ongoing.