ICE Shooting Victim in Minneapolis Secures Conditional Release
Two men, including a Venezuelan national shot by ICE agents, appeared in federal court on Wednesday. The incident occurred last week in north Minneapolis and prompted significant public unrest and tensions between protesters and federal agents.
Details of the ICE Shooting Incident
On the night of the shooting, protests erupted near North Sixth Street and North 24th Avenue. Just an hour prior, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz addressed the nation in a rare primetime speech, urging President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to cease federal immigration enforcement activities.
Contrasting Accounts of the Event
The Department of Homeland Security claims that multiple individuals attacked ICE agents with shovels and brooms, which they say justified the use of force. However, a different narrative emerged in federal court.
- The ICE officer involved reported scanning the license plate of Alfredo Alejandro Aljorna’s car.
- The vehicle was linked to another individual suspected of being in the country illegally.
- A chase ensued, ending near Aljorna’s destination, the apartment of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis.
Aljorna fled the car, leading to a physical altercation with the officer. Sosa-Celis intervened, and both men attempted to retreat into the apartment. As they tried to close the door, the officer allegedly fired at them from a distance of 10 feet, resulting in Sosa-Celis getting shot in the leg.
Witness Testimonies and Court Outcomes
During the court proceedings, an FBI agent shared insights concerning the officer’s narrative. Numerous interviews revealed that no witnesses confirmed the officer’s claims of being assaulted while on the ground.
Both Aljorna and Sosa-Celis received conditional release from detention. However, the execution of this release has been temporarily halted until Thursday at noon. Despite their release, both men face ICE detainers, suggesting a high probability of returning to ICE custody soon.
The situation highlights ongoing tensions between federal immigration enforcement and local communities, driven by broader political dialogues surrounding immigration policy in the United States.
