Federal agent shoots two people during Portland immigration operation
Another American city is grappling with unrest following a shooting during a federal immigration operation — this time in Portland, Oregon.
(NBC)- Another American city is grappling with unrest following a shooting during a federal immigration operation — this time in Portland, Oregon.
Authorities say a Border Patrol agent shot and injured two people during a targeted traffic stop. A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson says the vehicle’s passenger was an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela who was allegedly involved in a recent Portland shooting. DHS also claims both the passenger and the driver have ties to the Tren de Aragua gang.
According to DHS, when Border Patrol agents identified themselves, the driver attempted to run them over. An agent then fired defensive shots. The vehicle fled the scene but later called for help.
Portland Police Chief Bob Day says officers responded and found a man and a woman suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Both were transported to a local hospital. Their conditions were not immediately released.
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson is calling on ICE to halt all operations in the city until a full, independent investigation can be completed.
The Portland incident comes as protests continue nationwide following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. Investigators say Good, a U.S. citizen and mother of three, was blocking the road with her car.
Video shows officers approaching the vehicle, with one stepping in front. When the car moved forward and turned, an officer fired multiple rounds, killing her.
Vice President JD Vance defended the officer’s actions, saying Good was obstructing a legitimate law enforcement operation. He called her death a tragedy, but one he believes was avoidable.
State and local officials in Minnesota strongly dispute the administration’s account and say they are outraged that state law enforcement has been shut out of the FBI’s investigation.
