Perjury Probe Launched into ICE Testimonies After Shooting Accounts Contradicted

Federal authorities are investigating two immigration officers over untruthful statements about a Minneapolis shooting incident.

Feb. 14, 2026 at 6:23am

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Federal authorities have announced an investigation into two immigration officers who appeared to have made untruthful statements under oath about a shooting incident in Minneapolis last month. This is one of at least five shootings involving immigration officials where initial descriptions were later contradicted by video evidence.

Why it matters

These investigations raise serious concerns about the credibility of testimony from immigration officials and the potential for abuse of power. The discrepancies between official accounts and video evidence in multiple shooting incidents undermine public trust in law enforcement and highlight the need for greater transparency and accountability.

The details

The probe was announced shortly after a federal judge dismissed felony assault charges against two Venezuelan men who were accused of attacking an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer with a broom handle and snow shovel. Prosecutors said new video evidence contradicted the allegations made against the men in the original criminal complaint and testimony.

  • The investigation was announced on February 14, 2026.
  • The shooting incident in Minneapolis involving Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis occurred on January 14, 2026.
  • The fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis took place on January 7, 2026.
  • The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis occurred on January 24, 2026.
  • The fatal shooting of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez in suburban Chicago happened on September 12, 2025.

The players

Kristi Noem

Homeland Security Secretary who initially described the Minneapolis shootings as acts of 'domestic terrorism' and 'attempted murder' against federal law enforcement.

Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis

A Venezuelan man who was shot in the thigh by an ICE officer in Minneapolis on January 14, 2026.

Renee Good

A woman who was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026.

Alex Pretti

A man who was fatally shot by a Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026.

Silverio Villegas Gonzalez

A man who was fatally shot by federal agents in suburban Chicago on September 12, 2025.

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What they’re saying

“What we saw last night in Minneapolis was an attempted murder of federal law enforcement.”

— Kristi Noem, Homeland Security Secretary

“I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book boys.”

— Charles Exum, FBI Agent

“It's clear from the video that he was retreating at every moment.”

— Rand Paul, U.S. Senator

What’s next

The Department of Homeland Security has pledged to fully investigate the discrepancies between the official accounts and the video evidence in these shooting incidents. The results of the perjury probe into the two immigration officers are expected to be released in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

These investigations highlight the need for greater transparency and accountability within federal law enforcement agencies, particularly when it comes to the use of force. The contradictions between official narratives and video evidence in multiple shooting cases undermine public trust and raise serious concerns about potential abuse of power.