Federal Agents Shoot Two in Portland During Targeted Vehicle Stop
Two individuals were shot and wounded by federal agents in Portland, Oregon, during a targeted vehicle stop, prompting investigations and public protests.
On Thursday afternoon, federal agents shot and wounded a man and a woman during a targeted vehicle stop in Portland's Hazelwood neighborhood. The incident occurred around 2:15 p.m. near Adventist Health Portland. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Border Patrol agents were conducting the stop when the driver allegedly attempted to run over the agents, prompting one to fire in self-defense.
DHS stated that the passenger was a Venezuelan national affiliated with the Tren de Aragua gang and linked to a recent shooting in Portland. The identities and current conditions of the individuals have not been disclosed.
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson expressed skepticism about the federal account, stating, "We cannot sit by while constitutional protections erode and bloodshed mounts. Portland is not a 'training ground' for militarized agents." Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced an investigation into whether federal officers acted outside their lawful authority.
The incident has sparked public protests, with hundreds gathering outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland. This shooting follows a similar incident in Minneapolis, where an ICE officer fatally shot a woman, further intensifying scrutiny of federal enforcement actions.
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