Federal Agents Shoot 2 During Traffic Stop in Portland, Ore.
The New York Times••nation
Key Points:
- Federal agents shot two individuals, a man and a woman, during a traffic stop in Portland, following a targeted vehicle stop involving an undocumented immigrant allegedly linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
- The shooting occurred after the driver reportedly attempted to run over the agents, prompting one agent to fire a shot, according to a Homeland Security Department spokeswoman.
- Portland Police Chief Bob Day stated local authorities had limited information about the incident and that the FBI would lead the investigation, highlighting a lack of cooperation between federal and local officials.
- The injured man contacted 911, alerting police to the shooting, but federal agents involved had left the scene before local officers arrived.
- Oregon Governor Tina Kotek demanded a full and transparent
