US Federal Agents Shoot Two People During 'Targeted' Vehicle Stop; DHS Calls It 'Defensive Shot'

Last Updated:January 09, 2026, 07:44 IST

Federal agents fired at a vehicle carrying a Venezuelan national allegedly linked to Tren de Aragua after the driver tried to run over agents during a targeted operation.

The DHS claimed the federal agents fired in self-defence. (AI-generated image)

Two people were shot at by federal agents in Portland on Thursday (2:19 PST local time) during what authorities described as a targeted enforcement operation. In a statement posted on social media, the Department of Homeland Security said US Border Patrol agents attempted to stop a vehicle carrying a Venezuelan national allegedly linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, when the driver tried to run over agents.

An agent then fired a “defensive" shot as the vehicle fled the scene.

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