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ICE agent charged with shooting, wounding man during Operation Metro Surge arrested in Minneapolis

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent who shot and wounded a man in Minneapolis last January — and then allegedly lied to the FBI about it — was arrested Wednesday in Minneapolis. Christian Castro, 52, was taken into custody by Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension agents at about 2:15 p.m.

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Scoop News DeskMinneapolis, Minnesota · Published Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 12:49 PM UTCUpdated Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 11:11 PM UTC

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The case marks the first time a federal agent has been charged in federal court in connection with Operation Metro Surge. 14 after firing through the closed door of his home.