Federal agents opened fire on two people in Portland, Oregon, during an immigration stop just one day after a similar incident involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sparked national outrage. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the agents responsible for the shooting were with U.S. Border Patrol, a division of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
During the traffic stop, the passenger was identified as a Venezuelan illegal alien allegedly affiliated with the Tren de Aragua prostitution ring, while the driver was believed by the agency to be "a member of the vicious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua." However, DHS has provided no evidence to support these claims, and it is unclear if the alleged connection between the passengers and the ring or gang actually exists.
The shooting occurred at 2:18 p.m. when Portland Police responded to a report of gunshots, confirming that federal agents had been involved in the incident. Shortly after, police found a male and female with apparent gunshot wounds, who were transported to a hospital.
This incident comes on the heels of an ICE agent in Minneapolis shooting and killing 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, a mother of three who was observing protests against immigration raids. The recent series of events has raised concerns about federal law enforcement's actions and their potential impact on communities across the country.
As tensions remain high, Portland Police Chief Bob Day called on the community to remain calm while authorities investigate the incident. However, for many, the latest shooting has only fueled fears that the Trump administration's policies are eroding democratic values and exacerbating social unrest.
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During the traffic stop, the passenger was identified as a Venezuelan illegal alien allegedly affiliated with the Tren de Aragua prostitution ring, while the driver was believed by the agency to be "a member of the vicious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua." However, DHS has provided no evidence to support these claims, and it is unclear if the alleged connection between the passengers and the ring or gang actually exists.
The shooting occurred at 2:18 p.m. when Portland Police responded to a report of gunshots, confirming that federal agents had been involved in the incident. Shortly after, police found a male and female with apparent gunshot wounds, who were transported to a hospital.
This incident comes on the heels of an ICE agent in Minneapolis shooting and killing 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, a mother of three who was observing protests against immigration raids. The recent series of events has raised concerns about federal law enforcement's actions and their potential impact on communities across the country.
As tensions remain high, Portland Police Chief Bob Day called on the community to remain calm while authorities investigate the incident. However, for many, the latest shooting has only fueled fears that the Trump administration's policies are eroding democratic values and exacerbating social unrest.
The Intercept is committed to providing in-depth reporting on this developing story as it unfolds.
This is getting out of hand! What is going on with our country? One day, we're talking about immigration stops, and the next, there's a shootout that leaves two people injured... it's just not right. Interesting how these incidents are happening one after another, it's like they're escalating in some way. I don't know what's more concerning, the fact that people are getting hurt or that it's raising questions about our values as a society... we need to be able to have calm conversations about these issues, not fear and violence 
, can't believe what's happening in Portland 
. I'm all for enforcing immigration laws and keeping our borders secure 
, but come on, you gotta use proportionate force 
! Using live ammo to subdue two people during a traffic stop? That's just crazytown 
. And what's with the alleged connections to some shady ring or gang? We need proof, DHS! 
. It feels like we're reliving those moments all over again. As a society, we should be having this conversation about police accountability and use of force 
, not just focusing on immigration policies. We need to find a balance between keeping our country safe and treating everyone with dignity and respect 
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. They're already feeling marginalized and oppressed; we can't afford to add more trauma to their lives 
. The Trump administration's policies might be designed to address certain issues, but they're only creating more problems in the long run 
. We need some common sense and empathy from our leaders 
!
, can't believe we're having to deal with these kind of incidents again. I mean, what even is the point of all these stop-and-frisks? It's like they just throw around labels and see what sticks 
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. I mean, come on, can't we just have a peaceful conversation without resorting to violence? It's like we're living in some kind of dystopian movie 
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. We know the agents involved are with the U.S. Border Patrol, but who exactly is going to hold them accountable for their actions? The Department of Homeland Security? 
Please, they're just gonna sweep it under the rug and move on.
. Can't we just have a calm and rational discussion about immigration reform instead of resorting to violence? 
I'm no expert on immigration policies or gangs, but come on, DHS, provide some actual evidence before you start brandishing your guns 
. It's like they're trying to make us believe that two people are actually "vicious gang members" just because they were in a car together 
. And what's with the timing? One day after another incident and suddenly it's all about "eroding democratic values"? 
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Ugh, can't believe this happened again... I mean, what even is the point of having a traffic stop if you're just gonna open fire? 
. I'm not saying the situation isn't serious, but come on, can we at least try to have some critical thinking around here? It's all just so... sensationalized 
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But on the other hand, what if they're just covering up something? 
... and is 1
pm even a thing in Portland? It feels like they're trying to be all cryptic and stuff. Anyway, back to the topic at hand... what's really going on here? I mean, we get this super vague info about the people involved and then BAM! Gunshots. Like, no need for the dramatics 
i mean, we're living in a country where we're supposed to be protecting each other, not shooting each other for perceived crimes 
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. I'm not surprised really, been seeing this stuff popping up everywhere lately and it's just getting more and more concerning. Like, what are we even doing here? Can't we just have a calm conversation about immigration without resorting to violence? It's like the system is broken and people on all sides are just trying to make sense of it, but no one's really listening to each other.
. We need better than this. 
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. We need to take a step back and ask ourselves if this is really what democracy looks like in action 
It's like, let's take a deep breath, put our differences aside, and try to understand each other instead of just shooting (literally or figuratively) the problem away.