By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Videos obtained following a shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis appear to contradict the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) account of events. DHS claims the agent shot Julio Sosa-Celis in self-defense after he was ambushed, but video evidence suggests a different scenario. The videos, including a family member’s frantic account and a livestream, indicate that the person chased may have been another man and that Sosa-Celis was shot while attempting to secure the home. These conflicting accounts, along with other eyewitness statements, raise questions about the details surrounding the incident.
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The aftermath video of the latest ICE shooting, involving a man officials claim assaulted an officer, is painting a dramatically different picture than the official account, and honestly, who’s surprised? The Department of Homeland Security’s statement, released on Thursday, tried to paint a narrative of self-defense, claiming their agent was “ambushed” and forced to shoot the man after being chased. But, from what’s been seen, the video evidence is already strongly suggesting a massive contradiction to this carefully constructed story.
It’s becoming increasingly clear that the administration’s version of events is, shall we say, unreliable. It’s almost comical how predictable this has become. The consistent pattern is to manufacture a reality that suits them, regardless of actual facts. This whole “chased in self-defense” scenario just sounds absurd. It feels like they’re pulling these excuses straight out of a script, a poorly written script at that.
What’s really telling is the terminology they’re using. The phrase “defensive shots” is a red flag. It’s a carefully chosen phrase designed to frame the shooting in a specific light, and it’s a tactic we’ve seen them use before. The blatant disregard for truth is astounding.
The consistent denial of reality is becoming a standard operating procedure. This isn’t just about a single incident; it’s part of a larger, systemic problem of dishonesty and abuse of power. The fact that they’re even attempting to justify this with such an obviously flawed narrative should be alarming to everyone.
The desire to make filming ICE operations illegal is another telltale sign. They’re trying to control the narrative, and they know the only way to do that is to prevent the public from seeing what’s really happening. This is why investing in body cams is more critical than ever. Phones can be easily taken or seized, but body cams offer a more secure and consistent record of events.
The entire federal government appears to be caught in a web of its own lies, with the latest incident simply reinforcing the public’s loss of trust. Is anyone truly shocked that the official narrative is already being contradicted? It’s almost a given at this point.
The video evidence is, unfortunately, just one more example. We’re left wondering how many more incidents will go unreported, and how many more people will suffer the consequences of these lies. The DOJ and the FBI’s truthfulness should also be doubted, as the corruption has spread.
They’re trying to hide the truth, and they’re willing to go to extreme lengths to do it. The need to maintain control and bury any contrary narratives is paramount. It’s a sad state of affairs when we’ve come to expect dishonesty from our government. They’re shooting people and, the people get angrier, they send more agents, eventually the military.
The fact that they’re trying to suppress the evidence, in this case, the video, is a clear indication that they know they’re in the wrong. You can’t claim self-defense if you’re the one instigating the chase. It just doesn’t make sense. And of course, the right-wingers don’t seem as keen to address the issue of the federal thugs now.
The pattern is clear: create a false reality, attack anyone who challenges it, and hope it all goes away. It won’t. The truth has a way of coming out, no matter how hard they try to bury it.
The issue isn’t just about lies; it’s about the abuse of power. The goal isn’t public safety; it’s control. The fact that they’re still lying about this is telling. It highlights their sense of impunity and their complete lack of accountability. They do whatever they want.
The question now is, what will be done about it? Sadly, it appears that as long as they investigate themselves, this will keep happening.