ICE Officer Charged in Shooting Case | Kansas City News

A federal ICE officer is facing serious charges after allegedly fabricating a story about being attacked with a broom and shovel during a shooting that injured a man. The indictment contradicts his claims, stating he fired through a door while standing — not while on the ground — and no such weapons were used. This case marks the first time the Justice Department is prosecuting a federal agent for actions during Operation Metro Surge, which also led to two fatal shootings. Castro, who turned himself in and is under GPS monitoring, is set for court in September. A prosecutor involved reportedly faced internal resistance to pursuing stronger civil rights charges before being fired, fueling further scrutiny. While Castro’s defense insists he’s innocent and highlights his military service, the victim’s team and ACLU are pushing for accountability and potential damages from the government. 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/9dc51a401f5c6c1c