Federal Agents Placed on Leave Amid Investigation into Minneapolis Shooting Incident

Federal Agents Placed on Leave Amid Investigation into Minneapolis Shooting Incident

Two federal immigration agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have been placed on administrative leave amid an investigation into allegations that they provided false testimony related to a shooting incident in Minneapolis in January 2024. The investigation is connected to a case involving two Venezuelan men who were initially charged but later had their charges dismissed. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota is overseeing the investigation. The agents under scrutiny are Todd Lyons and Daniel Rosen. The incident and investigation have raised concerns about the accuracy of statements made by the federal agents during legal proceedings. Individuals named Alfredo Alejandro Aljorna and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis are also involved in the case, though their specific roles are not detailed in the available information.

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota Todd Lyons Daniel Rosen Alfredo Alejandro Aljorna Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis

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Minneapolis

Articles

February 13, 2026
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Federal Agents Placed on Leave Amid Investigation into Minneapolis Shooting Incident
Federal Agents Placed on Leave Amid Investigation into Minneapolis Shooting Incident

NBC News • 13 Feb 22:13

Two federal immigration agents have been placed on administrative leave following allegations of providing untruthful statements regarding a January shooting incident in Minneapolis.

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ICE Officers Under Investigation for Alleged False Testimony in Minneapolis Shooting
ICE Officers Under Investigation for Alleged False Testimony in Minneapolis Shooting

BBC • 13 Feb 21:47

Two ICE officers are under investigation for potentially providing false testimony regarding a January shooting incident in Minneapolis, leading to the dismissal of charges against two Venezuelan men.

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