ICE officer lied about shovel and broom attack before Minnesota shooting, Justice Department alleges
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 man during the Minnesota immigration crackdown last winter, according to a federal indictment unsealed Friday.
TL;DR
- A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer is accused of lying to investigators.
- The officer allegedly claimed he was attacked with a broom and shovel before shooting a Venezuelan man.
- The incident occurred during a Minnesota immigration crackdown last winter.
- A federal indictment unsealed on Friday details these allegations.