Portland Shooting: DHS Links Victims to Venezuelan Gang Tren de Aragua
NewsNationJanuary 15, 20263 min7,453 views
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- 🚨 Two people were hospitalized after being shot by border patrol agents during a traffic stop in Portland, Oregon.
- 🎯 DHS alleges the suspects, identified as Luis David Manata and Yorina Betsfett Zambraño Contreras, are US citizens and linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
- ⚠️ Federal officials claim the driver weaponized the vehicle, attempting to run over law enforcement agents, prompting a defensive shot.
- 🔍 The incident is under investigation by the FBI and Oregon state officials, with DHS stating the suspects are in the US illegally.
Official Reactions and Protests
- 🗣️ The Mayor of Portland called for a halt to all immigration enforcement operations in the city pending the investigation.
- ✊ Protests occurred overnight outside the Portland ICE facility, resulting in six arrests by Portland police.
- 🏛️ City and state officials are demanding a full investigation and more details regarding the shooting.
Operation Details
- 🕵️ The Customs and Border Protection agents were reportedly conducting an operation called Operation Oregon when the vehicle was stopped.
- ⚖️ Similar to a recent ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis, federal officials state agents fired in self-defense.
- 📰 DHS alleges one of the suspects, Contreras, is connected to a prior shooting in Portland.
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