Border Patrol Shooting in Portland: Two Hospitalized
Update: 2026-01-09
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Two people were hospitalized after a U.S. Border Patrol agent shot them during a traffic stop in East Portland, sparking outrage and demands for federal agents to leave. The incident, which occurred on Thursday afternoon, is under investigation by the Oregon Attorney Generals office. The driver, a Venezuelan national linked to a gang and a recent shooting, was allegedly trying to run over the agent when shots were fired. The victims were found nearby and rushed to hospitals. The shooting comes just one day after a similar incident in Minneapolis, where an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a woman, sparking protests nationwide. Local leaders are demanding federal agents leave, with Portland Mayor Wilson calling the situation deeply troubling. The FBI is leading the investigation, with local officers providing support. Checkout Solipillow.com
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