Federal Agents Shoot Two Individuals in Portland During Traffic Stop

Incident Overview

• 🎯 Two individuals, a man and a woman, were shot by federal agents in East Portland, Oregon.
• 📍 The incident occurred around 2 PM on a Thursday afternoon, involving Customs and Border Patrol agents.

Federal Authorities' Account

• ⚠️ The Department of Homeland Security stated the male individual is from Venezuela and affiliated with the "Trece, Los Angeles" gang.
• 🚗 Agents claim they were conducting a targeted traffic stop when the man "weaponized his vehicle" by driving toward an agent, prompting the agent to open fire.

Local Official Response

• 🗣️ The Mayor of Portland expressed strong disapproval, stating that Portland is not a "training ground for militarized agents."
• 🚫 The mayor demanded a halt to all ICE operations in the city, criticizing the administration's use of "full force."