ICE officer lied about shovel and broom attack before Minnesota shooting, Justice Department alleges
- Posted on September 4, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
Federal authorities have accused an ICE officer of fabricating claims about being attacked with tools before firing at a Venezuelan individual in Minnesota. The Justice Department's investigation challenges the officer's initial account of the incident, raising questions about the justification for the use of force and the accuracy of statements provided during the official inquiry into this controversial shooting.
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ICE officer lied about shovel and broom attack before Minnesota shooting, Justice Department alleges
MCALLEN, Texas (AP) — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer falsely told investigators he was being attacked with a broom and shovel before he shot and wounded a Venezuelan
