Federal authorities announced an investigation into two immigration officers accused of making false statements under oath concerning recent shootings in Minneapolis.

This inquiry is part of a broader pattern involving at least five shooting incidents where initial descriptions provided by immigration officials were later contested by video evidence. Among these, are the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, both cases where bystander recordings raised serious questions about the official accounts.

On the same day of the announcement, a federal judge dismissed felony assault charges against two Venezuelan men charged for allegedly attacking an ICE officer on January 14. The officer, whose identity remains undisclosed, fired a single shot that struck one of the men, Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, in the thigh.

In a surprising turn, prosecutors cited new video evidence contradicting earlier allegations made against the men in court hearings. This has led to increased scrutiny of the immigration officers involved and their reporting practices.

Here's a detailed look at the five disputed shootings and the discrepancies between initial claims and what later evidence revealed:

Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis Non-Fatal Shooting

Date: January 14, 2026, Location: Minneapolis

Initial Claims: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated the immigration officer was 'ambushed' and fired in defense, labeling the attempt on his life as 'a murder of federal law enforcement.'

Later Developments: Investigative evidence arising from a court hearing showcased substantial contradictions between the officer’s testimony and that of the defendants plus eyewitness accounts. Available video evidence did not corroborate the officer’s claims of being attacked with a broom and shovel.

Renee Good Fatal Shooting

Date: January 7, 2026, Location: Minneapolis

Initial Claims: Described by Noem as an 'act of domestic terrorism,' it was reported that Good attempted to run down ICE officers. She died from gunshot wounds to the head.

Later Developments: Multiple videos painted a different picture of the events, depicting Good's final moments before the shooting and interactions preceding the incident.

Alex Pretti Fatal Shooting

Date: January 24, 2026, Location: Minneapolis

Initial Claims: Authorities contended Pretti approached officers with a firearm and 'violently resisted' during an attempt to disarm him. He was subsequently shot dead.

Later Developments: Video evidence showed that Pretti was not brandishing a weapon at the time he was shot, but rather holding a mobile phone.

Silverio Villegas González Fatal Shooting

Date: September 12, 2025, Location: Chicago suburbs

Initial Claims: Officials reported that Villegas González was recklessly driving and posed a threat to ICE agents, resulting in his shooting.

Later Developments: Police body camera footage did not support this narrative and revealed discrepancies in the officers’ conduct.

Marimar Martinez Non-Fatal Shooting

Date: October 14, 2025, Location: Chicago

Initial Claims: Authorities labeled Martinez a 'domestic terrorist,' asserting she pursued an ICE vehicle leading to shots being fired at her.

Later Developments: Evidence surfaced suggesting that the ICE agent might have intentionally collided with her vehicle, leading to questions about the justification for the shooting.