发布时间: 1/9/2026
Portland Shooting Sparks Mayor’s Demand to Halt ICE Operations
Two people are recovering in unknown condition after being shot during an incident involving U.S. federal agents in Portland, Oregon, officials confirmed. The shooting comes just one day after a federal agent fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, triggering widespread protests across the U.S. against federal law enforcement operations in urban areas—tensions that have been simmering for months under the Trump administration. Local community members are already voicing anger and distrust, echoing concerns raised in cities nationwide about overreach by federal agencies.
What We Know About the Shooting Incident
The incident unfolded at 2:19 p.m. local time (10:19 p.m. GMT) during a traffic stop initiated by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents, according to official statements. DHS claims the target was a Venezuelan illegal alien affiliated with the transnational Tren de Aragua prostitution ring, who was linked to a recent shooting in Portland. When agents identified themselves to the vehicle’s occupants, the driver allegedly weaponized his car and attempted to run over the law enforcement officers, prompting an agent to fire a defensive shot out of fear for his safety. The driver then fled the scene with the injured passenger, leaving agents at the site.
Official Accounts from DHS and Portland Police
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), DHS elaborated that the passenger was the intended target of the stop, with direct ties to the violent Tren de Aragua network. Portland Police Department clarified in their own statement that their officers were not involved in the initial incident; they were called to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire. Responding officers found two injured individuals, applied emergency tourniquets to stabilize them, and arranged for their transport to local hospitals. As of now, the identities of the two shooting victims remain undisclosed, and police are continuing to gather details about the incident.
Calls for Accountability and ICE Operations Halt
Portland’s Democratic Mayor Keith Wilson wasted no time in demanding that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) halt all operations in the city pending a full, independent investigation into the shooting. “There was a time when we could take them at their word,” Wilson told reporters, referring to federal officials, “That time is long past.” His comments reflect growing skepticism among local leaders and residents about federal law enforcement transparency, especially in the wake of the Minneapolis shooting that sparked national outcry over federal law enforcement tactics.
Community Tensions and Calls for Impartial Investigation
State Senator Lew Frederick, a Democrat representing Portland, emphasized that local officials must be included in the investigation to ensure its impartiality, warning that without local oversight, the community will not trust the final results. Frederick noted that tensions between protesters and federal agents have been escalating for weeks, fueled by ongoing demonstrations against federal policies under the Trump administration. “Unfortunately, I do think the resulting tragedy that occurred was foreseeable,” he told the BBC, highlighting the already fragile relationship between federal law enforcement and Portland’s communities. Adding to the city’s unrest, Portland Police arrested one protester the night before the shooting on charges of menacing, after alleging he threatened another person with a knife.
