Fact check: ICE agent Christian Castro fired his service weapon through a closed front door in Minneapolis on January 14, 2026.

Verdict: mostly true — Trust Score 79/100

The core factual claims of this post are confirmed by 4 sources, including the Minnesota Attorney General's Office and the Hennepin County Attorney. ICE agent Christian Castro was indeed charged with four counts of second-degree assault and one count of false reporting after firing through a closed door and wounding Julio Sosa-Celis on January 14, 2026. While the events are real, the lead image is an AI-generated illustration and not a photograph of the actual arrest or incident.

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Original post
https://www.instagram.com/p/DYv8FLBsnFw/
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June 14, 2026
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Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @4biddenknowledge --- Caption/Description --- An ICE agent in Minneapolis is facing criminal charges after firing his service weapon through the closed front door of a home — shooting a Venezuelan immigrant in the leg while four adults and two children were inside. The agent, Christian Castro, fired the shot on January 14, 2026, during a federal immigration enforcement operation. Video evidence reviewed by prosecutors shows Castro fired knowing that the people who had run inside presented no threat. "Mr. Castro fired his service weapon at the front door of the home, knowing there were people who had just run inside that presented absolutely no threat to him or anyone else," said Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty. The bullet struck Julio Sosa-Celis in the right leg. Castro now faces four counts of second-degree assault and one count of falsely reporting a crime. A nationwide warrant has been issued for his arrest. Following the shooting, ICE agents deployed tear gas, breached the residence, and took all occupants into custody — including the two children. If convicted on all assault counts, Castro could face three to seven years in prison per charge and fines of up to $14,000 per count. Prosecutors aren't treating this as a gray area: a federal agent fired through a closed door at unarmed people in their own home — with children present. The case is among the first criminal charges brought against an ICE agent during the current administration's intensified enforcement operations — and raises serious questions about oversight and accountability. #4bknews #4biddenknowledge #billycarson #billycarsonofficial Published: 2026-05-25T04:57:29.000Z ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @4biddenknowledge --- Caption/Description --- An ICE agent in Minneapolis is facing criminal charges after firing his service weapon through the closed front door of a home — shooting a Venezuelan immigrant in the leg while four adults

Claims analyzed (6)

  1. verified: ICE agent Christian Castro fired his service weapon through a closed front door in Minneapolis on January 14, 2026.
    Multiple official sources and news outlets confirm that Christian Castro discharged his weapon through the front door of a home in North Minneapolis on Jan. 14, 2026, while standing alone in the front yard.
  2. verified: The bullet fired by Christian Castro struck a Venezuelan immigrant named Julio Sosa-Celis in the right leg.
    Court documents and prosecutor statements confirm the victim, Julio Sosa-Celis (a Venezuelan immigrant), was struck in the leg/thigh by the bullet that traveled through the door.
  3. verified: Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty stated that Castro fired knowing the people inside presented no threat.
    Mary Moriarty is on record stating Castro fired 'knowing there were people who had just run inside that presented absolutely no threat to him or anyone else.'
  4. verified: Christian Castro faces four counts of second-degree assault and one count of falsely reporting a crime.
    The specific charges are confirmed by the Hennepin County Attorney's Office and the Minnesota Attorney General.
  5. verified: A nationwide warrant has been issued for the arrest of Christian Castro.
    At the time of the post (May 25), a nationwide warrant was active. Castro was subsequently arrested in Texas on May 29, 2026.
  6. mostly true: Following the shooting, ICE agents deployed tear gas and took all occupants, including two children, into custody.
    While children were present and the home was breached, official reports from the 'Metro Surge' period mention the use of pepper spray and pepper balls rather than traditional tear gas. Occupants were initially detained on federal charges that were later dropped.

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