2 shot by federal agent after 'targeted' stop, Portland mayor asks ICE to halt operations
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Key Points:
- Two people were injured in a shooting involving a federal Border Patrol agent in Portland, Oregon, during a targeted stop on a vehicle linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- DHS stated the driver attempted to run over agents after they identified themselves, prompting an agent to fire a defensive shot; the passenger is reportedly connected to a recent Portland shooting.
- Portland Mayor Keith Wilson called for ICE to halt all operations in the city until a full independent investigation is completed, expressing distrust in the federal government's account.
- Portland Police confirmed their officers were not involved in the shooting but are assisting the FBI and urged the public to remain calm amid heightened tensions following a recent ICE officer-involved shooting in Minneapolis.
