BREAKING: Federal Agents Shoot Two People Affiliated with Tren de Aragua in Portland, Oregon – Driver Tried to Run Over Agent

by Cristina Laila Jan. 8, 2026 6:20 pm


Federal agents shot two people in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday afternoon.

Update: DHS says the driver and passenger are affiliated with Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
DHS statement to Fox News:

“At 2:19 PST, US Border Patrol agents were conducting a targeted vehicle stop in Portland, Oregon.

The passenger of the vehicle and target is a Venezuelan illegal alien affiliated with the transnational Tren de Aragua prostitution ring and involved in a recent shooting in Portland. The vehicle driver is believed to be a member of the vicious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. When agents identified themselves to the vehicle occupants, the driver weaponized his vehicle and attempted to run over the law enforcement agents.

“Fearing for his life and safety, an agent fired a defensive shot. The driver drove off with the passenger, fleeing the scene. This situation is evolving and more information is forthcoming.”

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BREAKING: DHS statement to @FoxNews re: Border Patrol shooting in Portland:

“At 2:19 PST, US Border Patrol agents were conducting a targeted vehicle stop in Portland, Oregon. The passenger of the vehicle and target is a Venezuelan illegal alien affiliated with the transnational

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7:48 PM · Jan 8, 2026

The two people were wounded and transported to a local hospital. Their conditions are not known.

According to KATU, US Customs and Border Protection agents shot two people around 2:15 pm at 102nd and Southeast Main Street.

One man and one woman were wounded. Details about the officer-involved shooting were not released.

“We are still in the early stages of this incident,” said Police Chief Bob Day. “We understand the heightened emotion and tension many are feeling in the wake of the shooting in Minneapolis, but I am asking the community to remain calm as we work to learn more.”

KATU reported:

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents shot two people in Portland on Thursday afternoon, according to the FBI, Portland police and city officials.

Portland police said their officers were called to 102nd and Southeast Main Street at about 2:20 p.m., where they said they confirmed federal agents were involved in a shooting.

The condition of the two people who were shot wasn’t immediately known but Portland City Council President Elana Pirtle-Guiney said as far as she knew they were still alive.

Portland police said at a 2:24 p.m., they had learned that a man who had been shot called to request help near Northeast 146th Avenue and East Burnside. Arriving officers found a man and a woman wounded from apparent gunshot wounds. Police confirmed federal agents were involved.

The two people who were wounded were taken to the hospital.

Officials will be holding a press conference shortly:

Video at link.

The officer-involved shooting in Portland comes one day after a woman was fatally shot by an ICE agent after she tried to run him over in Minneapolis.

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