Portland federal agents shooting 2026: Two injured amid national outcry
Investigation into the Portland federal agents shooting on January 8, 2026. Two injured as DHS claims self-defense amid rising tensions following the Minneapolis tragedy.
The smoke hasn't even cleared in Minneapolis, and gunshots have rang out again. On January 8, 2026, federal agents under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shot two people during a confrontation in Portland, Oregon. This incident marks the second federal shooting in just 48 hours, following the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota, pushing national tensions to a breaking point.
Details on the Portland federal agents shooting 2026
The Portland Police Department confirmed they responded to reports of gunfire around 2:18 PM local time. The incident involved agents from Customs and Border Protection (CBP). A man and a woman were found with gunshot wounds in the Hazelwood neighborhood and were immediately transported to a hospital. Their current conditions haven't been released by authorities.
DHS claims self-defense in 'Targeted Stop'
The DHS later described the shooting as a defensive measure during a "targeted vehicle stop." According to their statement, the occupants were affiliated with the Tren de Aragua Venezuelan gang. They claim the driver "weaponized his vehicle" and tried to run over agents after they identified themselves, forcing an agent to fire a defensive shot.
Portland stands with you, Minnesota. I warned Homeland Security leadership that their actions constituted a disaster in the making. Yesterday’s horrific loss of life is the direct consequence of ignoring that warning.
The administration's narrative is facing heavy skepticism. Portland Mayor Keith Wilson issued a blistering statement, calling for a full investigation into what he termed "violence against the American people." With the Trump administration framing both the Minneapolis and Portland shootings as acts of self-defense, local officials and human rights advocates are pointing to conflicting video evidence from the previous day's tragedy.
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