ICE Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Charges of Lying About Minneapolis Shooting

New York, NY, September 5, 2026 — An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer has entered a plea of not guilty to charges related to an alleged incident of lying about a shooting that occurred in Minneapolis. The shooting involved a Venezuelan man, according to details provided.

The officer, whose name was not provided in the available information, appeared in court and entered the plea. The charges stem from allegations that the officer provided false information concerning the Minneapolis shooting incident.

Following the arraignment, the officer was released from custody. The terms of release include a $75,000 unsecured bond. As part of the conditions for his release, the officer has been ordered to wear an ankle monitoring device.

Further details regarding the specific nature of the charges, the date of the shooting incident, or the timeline leading up to the officer’s indictment were not immediately available. The summary indicates that the incident involved a Venezuelan man, but no further information about his identity or role in the event was disclosed.

Information concerning the prosecuting body or the defense counsel representing the officer was also not provided in the summary. The ICE agency’s response to the charges or its internal review process was not detailed.

The legal proceedings are ongoing, and the plea of not guilty signifies the officer’s intent to contest the charges. The requirement for an ankle monitor and the specified bond amount are standard conditions for defendants awaiting trial in similar cases, designed to ensure appearance in court and compliance with legal orders. The case is expected to proceed through the judicial system.

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