Two people were shot by federal agents Thursday afternoon in Portland’s Hazelwood neighborhood, according to the city’s police department.
The big picture: Portland police said in a statement that officers responded to a report of a shooting near Adventist Health Portland in the 10200 block of Southeast Main Street at 2:18pm, and that a man and woman, whom they did not identify, were later hospitalized.
- Federal officials said those shot were trying to harm agents, while local leaders cited it as the latest example of federal law enforcement overreach in American cities.
Zoom in: The Department of Homeland Security said on X Thursday night that U.S. Border Patrol agents conducted “a targeted vehicle stop” in Portland and alleged the passenger was an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela who was involved in a recent shooting in Portland.
- The target was affiliated with a “prostitution ring” run by Tren de Aragua, which the Trump administration has designated a global terrorist organization, DHS alleged.
- The driver was also believed to be a member of the gang, and when agents identified themselves, the driver attempted to run agents over, according to DHS. “Fearing for his life and safety, an agent fired a defensive shot,” DHS said.
- The driver fled the scene, according to DHS, which noted the situation “is evolving and more information is forthcoming.”
Yes, but: Mayor Keith Wilson (D) questioned DHS’ take on the incident during a Thursday evening briefing.
- “We know what the federal government said happened here,” Wilson told reporters. “There was a time we could take them at their word. That time has passed.”
State of play: President Trump’s deployment of federal agencies to mostly Democratic-run states and cities as part of his administration’s crackdown on immigration and crime has become a political flashpoint during his second term.
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- Hundreds gathered outside the city hall on Thursday night for a vigil that the Portland chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America organized with the rallying cry: “ICE out of Portland!”
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What we’re watching: Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield (D) announced Thursday night his department is opening an investigation into the Portland shooting.
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