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Two Wounded in Portland Border Patrol Shooting Under FBI and State Review

Investigators at both levels are scrutinizing the shooting under growing pressure for transparency.

Overview

  • DHS claims an agent fired a defensive shot during a targeted stop after a driver allegedly tried to run over officers, and later alleged both occupants had Tren de Aragua ties.
  • The man was shot in the arm and the woman in the chest; both remain hospitalized in stable condition, and the FBI plans to take custody upon their release, according to DHS.
  • Portland police said officers responded near Southeast Main Street, then located the wounded pair minutes later about 2–3 miles away after a 911 call and provided medical aid.
  • The FBI is leading the federal inquiry with ATF assistance, while Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield has opened a parallel investigation into whether agents acted within their authority.
  • Mayor Keith Wilson urged a pause to immigration operations in the city as protests continued outside the ICE facility, where police reported multiple arrests.