Federal Officials Identify Pair Shot by Border Patrol in Portland, Ore.
The New York Times••nation
Key Points:
- Federal authorities identified Luis David Nico Moncada and Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras as the two individuals shot by immigration agents during a traffic stop in Portland; both reportedly entered the U.S. illegally from Venezuela.
- Officials claimed the pair were linked to Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang targeted by the Trump administration, though no immediate evidence was provided.
- The shooting investigation is being led by federal authorities; both individuals were hospitalized and will be taken into FBI custody upon release, with their legal representation status currently unknown.
- Local city and state officials expressed frustration over the lack of communication from federal agencies and noted the individuals were not immediately detained but drove to their residence after the incident.
- Oregon’s Attorney General Dan
