Two Wounded in Shooting With US Federal Agents in Portland, Oregon

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:02pm on 09 Jan 2026,Friday International

Federal agents in Portland, Oregon, shot and injured two people during a “targeted vehicle stop,” Portland police said after responding to reports of gunfire on Thursday. The male and female victims were found with apparent gunshot wounds and taken to a hospital; their conditions are unknown. The FBI is leading the ongoing investigation, confirming Customs and Border Protection agents were involved. The Department of Homeland Security said the driver allegedly tried to run over agents, prompting a defensive shot. The incident comes amid heightened tensions over federal immigration enforcement in the city. (PC: AP)

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