A shocking incident has unfolded in Minneapolis, leaving many questions and a trail of confusion. The aftermath of a recent ICE shooting has revealed a conflicting narrative, challenging the official account of events.
Newly released videos, obtained by CNN, capture the moments following a Wednesday encounter where an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot a Venezuelan man in the leg. These videos paint a different picture, contradicting the statements made by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
According to DHS, the agent acted in self-defense, claiming to have been "ambushed" by three individuals. However, the videos suggest otherwise, raising doubts about the identity of the pursued individual and the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
DHS's statement identifies Julio Sosa-Celis, an undocumented Venezuelan national, as the aggressor who resisted arrest and assaulted an officer. They claim that during the struggle, two others emerged from an apartment and joined the attack. Sosa-Celis, they say, "got loose" and began striking an agent with a shovel or broom. In response, the agent fired a defensive shot, hitting Sosa-Celis in the leg.
But here's where it gets controversial... Sosa-Celis' family presents a contrasting story. Videos shared by the family seem to dispute the official narrative. In one video, Sosa-Celis' partner frantically describes the events to family members, a version that differs from ICE's claims.
The partner's account identifies Alfredo Alejandro Aljorna as the driver of the vehicle, not Sosa-Celis. She describes how Aljorna had to jump from his car, and it was Sosa-Celis who opened the door, only to be shot by agents.
This incident is not an isolated case. Just a week prior, another immigration agent shot and killed Renee Good, a mother of three, in her vehicle. The recent events have sparked heated debates and protests in Minnesota, leading President Donald Trump to threaten the use of the Insurrection Act.
Sosa-Celis was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and the city of Minneapolis has confirmed his condition. DHS, in a statement to CNN, stands by its initial statement, identifying Sosa-Celis as the target of the raid and the driver of the vehicle.
And this is the part most people miss... the family's version of events, captured in a Facebook livestream, further contradicts DHS's statement. In the video, family members call 911, pleading for help, claiming agents shot Sosa-Celis as he tried to enter his home.
"They were following my husband for about 30 minutes, trying to crash into him. He arrived home, and because we closed the door on them, they shot him!" a woman can be heard saying.
Another video obtained by CNN shows the tense moments outside the home. Agents are seen approaching, setting off a flash-bang, and ramming sounds can be heard. A voice says, "They're in! There's more than a dozen of them."
Mabel Aljorna, the mother of Alfredo Alejandro Aljorna, disputes ICE's claims, based on her conversation with her son immediately after the shooting. She says her son was the one being pursued, and Sosa-Celis was already inside the home when the agent fired the shot.
In a Facebook livestream from the hospital, Sosa-Celis himself shares his version. He describes a physical confrontation with agents as he tried to help Aljorna enter the home. He claims he was inside, separated from the agent by a closed door, when he was shot.
"ICE had been chasing my cousin from far away. He came over here, and he tried coming to the house... We struggled with them, and we helped my cousin get inside. And as I tried shutting the door, ICE shot me in the leg."
The confusion surrounding the front door's condition at the time of the shooting remains, as CNN's visit to the home on Friday revealed no evidence.
This incident raises critical questions about the use of force and the reliability of official statements. What do you think? Is there a need for an independent investigation? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
