Portland Police Officer Reassigned Following Comments on Minneapolis Shooting

A Portland police officer has been reassigned after a video surfaced showing him making comments about the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. In the video, recorded outside Portland's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility, the officer stated, "sometimes criminals get shot if they threaten a cop." When asked if he would have shot Good, he responded, "if she drove a car at me, yes."

Portland Police Chief Bob Day confirmed the reassignment, emphasizing the importance of maintaining community trust and professional standards. Mayor Keith Wilson expressed shock and grief over Good's death, describing it as a "horrific example of the same chaos and violence federal overreach has unleashed on Portland."

The incident has intensified tensions in Portland, where residents have been protesting federal actions in both Oregon and Minnesota. Demonstrations have remained largely peaceful.

Aaron Schmautz, head of the Portland police officers' union, acknowledged the physical and mental toll on officers responding to protests, noting they have been "worn down from being berated, maligned, and threatened."

The officer's comments and subsequent reassignment have sparked discussions about law enforcement conduct and community relations in Portland.