Portland Federal Agents Shooting 2026: Local Leaders Demand ICE Halt Operations After Two Wounded
Federal agents shot two people in Portland on Jan 8, 2026. This incident, following a fatal shooting in Minnesota, has led local leaders to demand a halt to ICE operations.
The streets of Portland are on edge once again. On January 8, 2026, federal immigration officers shot and wounded two people outside a hospital, marking the second such incident involving federal agents in the U.S. in just 24 hours. Coming on the heels of a fatal shooting in Minnesota, the event has reignited a fierce debate over federal authority and civil liberties.
Details of the Portland Federal Agents Shooting 2026
According to the FBI, the shooting occurred around 2:15 p.m. in the eastern part of the city. The Portland Police Bureau initially responded to reports of a shooting near a hospital, only to find two victims seeking help a few miles away. Investigators later determined that the injuries were sustained during a confrontation with federal agents.
Clash Between City Hall and the White House
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson and the City Council wasted no time in condemning the federal action. In a joint statement, they called on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to suspend all local operations. The city's leadership expressed outrage, stating that Portland should not serve as a "training ground" for militarized federal units under the Donald Trump administration.
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