Pair shot by immigration agents in Portland had gang links, officials say
BBC • • nation
Key Points:
- A man and woman shot by an immigration agent in Portland, Oregon, have confirmed ties to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, though the extent of their involvement is unclear.
- The incident occurred after the driver, Luis David Nino-Moncada, allegedly attempted to run over the agent during a traffic stop, prompting the agent to fire in self-defense.
- Both individuals are hospitalized and recovering; Nino-Moncada entered the US illegally in 2022 and has prior arrests, while passenger Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras entered illegally in 2023 and is linked to a prostitution ring and a previous shooting.
- Portland Police Chief Bob Day noted a connection between the pair and a July
