Defense attorney disputes police narrative in Portland Border Patrol shooting
Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB••nation
Key Points:
- Portland police revealed that the two individuals shot by federal law enforcement, Luis David Nino-Moncada and Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, have ties to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, linked to a prior shooting investigation, though they are not named suspects.
- Both victims are in stable condition after being shot by U.S. Border Patrol agents following an attempted vehicle stop, with federal authorities claiming the driver tried to run over agents, prompting a defensive shooting.
- The FBI is leading the investigation into the shooting, with local and state law enforcement cooperating, and no federal charges have been filed against either individual as of now.
- The incident has sparked widespread protests and political debate in Portland,
