Shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis

Photos from the scene of the Julio Sosa-Celis shooting

January 14, 2026 · Minneapolis, MN

On January 14, 2026, a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot Julio Sosa-Celis in North Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge. The shooting was the third by federal agents in Minneapolis since the operation began in January 2026.

The incident fell on the one-week anniversary of a previous ICE-involved shooting in the city. Following the shooting, federal agents deployed tear gas, less-lethal weapons, and pepper spray in the surrounding North Minneapolis blocks. Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino was present alongside BORTAC officers during the response.

Law enforcement officers stand on a street in Minneapolis during an ICE operation, with police tape visible.View full post: Aftermath of ICE Shooting on a Minneapolis Street
January 14, 2026 — In Minneapolis, a federal officer shot a man amidst an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation. This incident occurred on the one-week anniversary of another shooting involving an ICE agent in the city.
Armed federal officers deploy on a snowy North Minneapolis street during Operation Metro Surge.View full post: Federal Officers on a North Minneapolis Sidewalk at Night
January 14, 2026 — Federal officers, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, were deployed in North Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge following the 3rd shooting by federal agents. This follows 2 Americans who were shot and killed by federal agents.
Federal officers in tactical gear stand lined up on a Minneapolis street at night during Operation Metro Surge.View full post: Federal Agents Stand Guard on a North Minneapolis Street at Night
January 14, 2026 — Federal officers, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, are shown in North Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge. This followed the third shooting in Minneapolis by federal agents in the month of January.
Person wearing knit hat stands facing street lights and blurred figures during Minneapolis ICE operation.View full post: Scene outside where Julio Sosa-Celis was shot earlier in the day
January 14, 2026 — In Minneapolis, a federal officer shot a man amidst an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation. This incident occurred on the one-week anniversary of another shooting involving an ICE agent in the city. Images from North Minneapolis show areas blocked off by ICE agents, with reports of less-lethal weapons, tear gas, and pepper spray being deployed.
Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino stands with federal agents in full tactical gear on a Minneapolis street at night.View full post: Greg Bovino Stands with BORTAC officers after Julio Sosa-Celis shooting
January 14, 2026 — Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino stands with federal agents in North Minneapolis on January 14, 2026. The deployment followed the third shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge.
Tear gas lingers in North Minneapolis after an ICE shooting during Operation Metro Surge.View full post: Tear gas in North Minneapolis after ICE shoots Julio Sosa-Celis
January 14, 2026 — Tear gas lingered in North Minneapolis into the early morning hours following a shooting by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent earlier in the evening. The shooting was the third by federal agents since the beginning of Operation Metro Surge.
Graffiti reading "ICE GO HOME" on a building in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge.View full post: Spray-Painted “ICE Go Home” Graffiti on a Minneapolis Alley Wall
January 14, 2026 — Graffiti reading "ICE GO HOME" is spray-painted on the exterior of a building in Minneapolis. The message protests the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during "Operation Metro Surge". The air is filled with tear gas that was deployed following the third shooting in January of Minneapolis citizens.

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