Prosecutor Seeks Dismissal of Charges Against Two Men in ICE Shooting Incident

New evidence contradicts federal officials' claims about the incident, according to the U.S. Attorney in Minnesota.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The top federal prosecutor in Minnesota has asked a judge to dismiss charges against two men involved in a shooting incident with an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent last month, citing 'newly discovered evidence' that is 'materially inconsistent' with the government's initial allegations.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing concerns about the accuracy and transparency of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement actions, with several recent incidents where federal officials have provided questionable or contradictory accounts of shootings and confrontations with undocumented immigrants.

The details

According to the filing from U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen, the government had initially described the two men, Julio C. Sosa-Celis and Alfredo A. Aljorna, as violent agitators who attacked an ICE agent with a shovel and broom. However, the new evidence indicates the government's original claims were inaccurate. Rosen wrote that the evidence is 'materially inconsistent' with the allegations made in the initial charging documents and courtroom testimony.

  • The shooting incident occurred on January 14, 2026.
  • Rosen filed the motion to dismiss the charges on February 12, 2026.

The players

Daniel N. Rosen

The top federal prosecutor in Minnesota who filed the motion to dismiss charges against the two men.

Julio C. Sosa-Celis

One of the two men charged, who was wounded in the shooting incident with the ICE agent.

Alfredo A. Aljorna

The other man charged in the incident.

Kristi Noem

The Homeland Security Secretary who accused the two men of trying to kill the ICE agent.

Marimar Martinez

A woman in Chicago who was shot and wounded by a Border Patrol agent, but had the charges against her dropped due to concerns about the preservation of evidence.

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What they’re saying

“Accordingly, dismissal with prejudice will serve the interests of justice.”

— Daniel N. Rosen, U.S. Attorney in Minnesota (New York Times)

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge hearing the case has not yet acted on the motion to dismiss the charges against Sosa-Celis and Aljorna.

The takeaway

This case raises further questions about the accuracy and transparency of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement actions, with federal officials providing questionable or contradictory accounts of incidents involving undocumented immigrants. It highlights the need for greater oversight and accountability in these operations.