According to a statement from Homeland Security on X, the shooting occurred while two U.S. Border Patrol agents were conducting βa targeted vehicle stop in Portland, Oregon.β
βThe 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,β noted the DHS. βThe vehicle driver is believed to be a member of the vicious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.β
βWhen agents identified themselves to the vehicle occupants, the driver weaponized his vehicle and attempted to run over the law enforcement agents,β it continued. βFearing 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.β
FYI: Breitbart reports --
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/01/08/report-u-s-federal-agents-shoot-2-in-portland-driver-weaponized-vehicle/