Federal agents in Portland, Oregon have been involved in a shooting that left two people wounded. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when Customs and Border Patrol agents stopped a car suspected of carrying an undocumented Venezuelan immigrant and a member of the Tren de Aragua gang.
According to reports, after identifying themselves, the driver "weaponized his vehicle" and attempted to run over the law enforcement agents. In response, one of the agents fired a defensive shot, hitting both passengers in the car.
The victims are reportedly a husband and wife, who were rushed to a hospital with gunshot wounds. The conditions of the two individuals remain unknown, as well as their names.
Portland Police Chief Bob Day confirmed that local authorities had not confirmed which federal agency was involved in the shooting, and he also declined to comment on the Department of Homeland Security's statement about the incident. He did mention that the FBI is investigating the shooting and that Portland police are providing minimal support.
Meanwhile, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has announced a formal investigation into the shooting, which will include witness interviews and video evidence. She has also called for transparency and cooperation with local law enforcement agencies.
The incident comes as protests against the Trump administration's immigration policies continue in Portland. The city has been the site of ongoing demonstrations against the use of federal agents to enforce immigration laws.
As tensions rise, hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the ICE facility in downtown Portland on Thursday night. Police warned protesters to stay off roadways and obey the law or face possible arrest, but six people were still arrested for alleged misdemeanors as of midnight.
The shooting has reignited concerns about the use of force by federal agents and the impact it can have on communities. Local officials are urging calm and calling for accountability from those responsible for the incident.
According to reports, after identifying themselves, the driver "weaponized his vehicle" and attempted to run over the law enforcement agents. In response, one of the agents fired a defensive shot, hitting both passengers in the car.
The victims are reportedly a husband and wife, who were rushed to a hospital with gunshot wounds. The conditions of the two individuals remain unknown, as well as their names.
Portland Police Chief Bob Day confirmed that local authorities had not confirmed which federal agency was involved in the shooting, and he also declined to comment on the Department of Homeland Security's statement about the incident. He did mention that the FBI is investigating the shooting and that Portland police are providing minimal support.
Meanwhile, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has announced a formal investigation into the shooting, which will include witness interviews and video evidence. She has also called for transparency and cooperation with local law enforcement agencies.
The incident comes as protests against the Trump administration's immigration policies continue in Portland. The city has been the site of ongoing demonstrations against the use of federal agents to enforce immigration laws.
As tensions rise, hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the ICE facility in downtown Portland on Thursday night. Police warned protesters to stay off roadways and obey the law or face possible arrest, but six people were still arrested for alleged misdemeanors as of midnight.
The shooting has reignited concerns about the use of force by federal agents and the impact it can have on communities. Local officials are urging calm and calling for accountability from those responsible for the incident.
I mean, what happened to this car? It's like they were just trying to get away or something? And now these two people are hurt... it's just terrible 
. I feel bad for their families and all. The protests in Portland seem really tense right now... like everyone needs to calm down and talk to each other instead of throwing rocks or getting arrested 
. Can't we all just get along? And what's with the law enforcement agencies not saying who was involved in this shooting? Like, come on, transparency is key 
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this is getting outta hand... i mean, i get it, enforcing laws and all that, but come on! two people shot, one in critical condition... and it's like, what was the point of even stopping them in the first place? seems like a pretty aggressive move to me... and now protesters are getting arrested too... 
it's like, can't we just talk about this stuff without things escalating? 
. The FBI's investigating, but that's not enough - we need transparency and answers from the powers that be. And can't we just find a way to talk things through without resorting to violence? 
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. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's super important to have conversations about how we treat people who are fleeing their homes, but can't we all just try to find some common ground and work towards solutions that benefit everyone? 
... I truly do.
They had every right to defend themselves. It's not like they were just sittin' around twiddlin' their thumbs. Now we got a couple of innocent ppl hurt and no one knows who's gonna be held accountable 
. I mean, I get that protests are supposed to be about expressin' your opinion but tryin' to take out the law is just plain wrong 
. It's like they think the rules don't apply to 'em or somethin'. Can we please just get some answers here?!