ICE Agent Arrested in Texas, Charged With Lying About Minneapolis Shooting
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has been arrested in Texas and federally charged with lying about a shooting incident that occurred in Minneapolis.
Houston, TX, September 3, 2026 — An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has been arrested in Texas and federally charged with lying about a shooting incident that reportedly took place in Minneapolis.
The agent, whose name has not been publicly disclosed, was taken into custody in Texas. Federal charges have been filed against the individual in connection with allegations of making false statements regarding the Minneapolis shooting incident.
Details surrounding the specific shooting incident in Minneapolis that forms the basis of the charges were not immediately available. Furthermore, the exact nature of the lies attributed to the ICE agent and the specific federal statutes under which the charges were brought have not been detailed in public records at this time. The agency involved, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is a federal law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The arrest occurred in Texas, though the specific location within the state was not provided. Information regarding the timeline of events leading up to the arrest and the subsequent charging process is also pending. It remains unclear what the next steps in the legal proceedings will be, including arraignment dates or bail conditions.
ICE has not released further details regarding the agent’s employment status or the internal investigation that may have preceded the federal charges. The case is being handled by federal prosecutors, and additional information is expected to emerge as the legal process unfolds.
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