Federal Officer Indicted for False Statement | Duluth News

Federal officer Christian Castro faces historic charges after being indicted for lying to investigators about a deadly January shooting—claims the indictment outright denies, saying he fired through a door without provocation. This marks the first federal charge against an officer in Operation Metro Surge, a massive deployment that drew national attention. Minnesota prosecutors have already charged him with assault and false reporting, adding pressure as Castro, now on bond with a GPS monitor, is defended by his attorney who highlights his service record. Internal chaos erupted when a prosecutor objected to the limited charges, leading to his firing and a Justice Department probe. A civil rights investigation continues, with the victim’s lawyer insisting Castro acted unlawfully—and more charges may still come. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/78945ede7050057d