Two individuals have been hospitalised with gunshot wounds following a shooting incident involving US federal agents in Portland, Oregon, local police have confirmed.
Details of the Portland Shooting
Portland Police Bureau (PPB) stated that the shooting occurred on Thursday afternoon. At approximately 2:24pm, officers received a call for help from a man who reported he had been shot in the area of Northeast 146th Avenue and East Burnside. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man and a woman, both with apparent gunshot wounds.
First responders applied a tourniquet and summoned emergency medical services. Both victims were transported to a local hospital, though their current conditions remain unknown. The PPB was explicit in stating that its own officers were not involved in the altercation, confirming the injuries resulted from "a shooting involving federal agents."
Official Reactions and Investigation
Portland's Mayor, Keith Wilson, issued a strongly worded statement condemning the violence. "Just one day after the horrific violence in Minnesota at the hands of federal agents, our community here in Portland is now grappling with another deeply troubling incident," he said.
Mayor Wilson went further, demanding an immediate halt to certain federal operations. "We cannot sit by while constitutional protections erode and bloodshed mounts. Portland is not a 'training ground' for militarised agents... I call on ICE to end all operations in Portland until a full investigation can be completed."
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Portland office initially posted on social media platform X that it was leading an investigation into an "agent involved shooting" that happened at around 2:15pm near the 10000 block of Main Street. The post identified the agents as belonging to US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This post was later deleted.
Context and Community Response
Police Chief Bob Day acknowledged the tense atmosphere, stating, "We understand the heightened emotion and tension many are feeling in the wake of the shooting in Minneapolis, but I am asking the community to remain calm as we work to learn more."
In its statement, the Portland Police Bureau also sought to distance itself from federal immigration enforcement activities, reminding the public that "PPB does not engage in immigration enforcement." This incident has reignited local debates about the presence and tactics of federal agents in the city.
The investigation, now led by the FBI, remains active and ongoing. Further details are expected as authorities continue their inquiries into the circumstances that led to the shooting.
