Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 28, 2026 — An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, Christian Castro, has been suspended without pay by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The suspension follows Castro’s release from a jail in Texas.

Castro is facing felony charges in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which are reportedly connected to a shooting incident. In addition to the criminal charges, the Department of Homeland Security is also conducting an investigation into allegations that Agent Castro lied under oath.

The specific details surrounding the shooting incident and the nature of the felony charges were not immediately available. The contractor’s name for the Texas jail where Castro was held was not provided. Likewise, the outcome of any inspection or permitting status related to the incident or the jail was not disclosed in the provided information. The amount of any potential fine or restitution related to the charges or investigation was also not provided.

The Department of Homeland Security’s internal investigation will examine the veracity of the allegations that Castro made false statements under oath. The timeline for this investigation and any potential disciplinary actions beyond the current suspension are not yet known. Further details regarding the case are expected as legal proceedings and departmental investigations progress.


Story summarized from the original created by Sabrina Salguero Del Cid on kstp.com, see more information here.

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