Justice Department eyes charges against ICE officer over Minneapolis immigration shooting incident
The US Justice Department is considering charges against an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis, sources say. The incident occurred this winter and has sparked calls for accountability from advocates and local leaders.
The US Justice Department is investigating whether to bring charges against an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Venezuelan immigrant in the leg in Minneapolis this winter, amid allegations of unjustified use of force. The incident has raised concerns over police accountability and treatment of immigrants by ICE agents. The investigation is ongoing, with details still emerging about the circumstances surrounding the shooting. If charges are brought, it would be one of the first instances of an ICE officer facing prosecution for using excessive force against a civilian.
