ICE Agents Investigated After Shooting of Venezuelan Immigrant

Two federal agents placed on leave amid probe into alleged false statements about incident.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been placed on administrative leave and are under investigation for allegedly providing false information about a shooting incident last month in Minneapolis that left a Venezuelan immigrant wounded, according to a top Trump administration official.

Why it matters

The incident has raised concerns about the use of force by federal immigration authorities and the transparency around such incidents involving undocumented immigrants. It also comes amid broader debates over immigration enforcement and the treatment of vulnerable populations.

The details

The two unnamed ICE agents are accused of lying about the details surrounding the shooting of the Venezuelan immigrant, who was in the country illegally. The agents claim the immigrant was armed, but authorities have not confirmed this and are investigating the agents' statements.

  • The shooting incident occurred in Minneapolis last month.
  • The two ICE agents were placed on leave and are under investigation as of February 14, 2026.

The players

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws in the United States.

Venezuelan immigrant

An undocumented immigrant from Venezuela who was wounded in the Minneapolis shooting incident.

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What they’re saying

“We must get to the bottom of this incident and ensure full transparency and accountability.”

— Top Trump administration official (conservativeangle.com)

What’s next

Authorities have stated they will conduct a thorough investigation into the actions of the two ICE agents and the details surrounding the shooting of the Venezuelan immigrant.

The takeaway

This case highlights ongoing tensions and concerns around the use of force by federal immigration authorities, as well as the need for robust oversight and transparency when such incidents occur involving vulnerable immigrant populations.