Federal Agents Shoot Two in Portland

Federal agents were involved in a shooting incident on Thursday, January 8th, in Portland, Oregon, resulting in two individuals sustaining apparent gunshot wounds. The Portland Police Bureau responded to the scene after receiving reports of the injuries. Officers found the man and woman and provided immediate medical assistance before they were transported to a local hospital. Their current conditions remain undisclosed.

The Portland Police Bureau confirmed that federal agents were involved in the shooting, but clarified that local officers were not part of the incident. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting has been initiated by the department, which is described as being in its early stages. The bureau emphasized its role in public safety and state law enforcement while clarifying it does not handle immigration enforcement.

This incident follows closely on the heels of another shooting involving law enforcement in Minneapolis on Wednesday, January 7th. In that event, Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother, was fatally shot by an ICE officer during an attempted car stop. Bystander videos captured the tragic event, which led to large-scale protests against ICE in the Twin Cities.