PORTLAND, Oregon, January 9 — Federal agents shot and wounded two people in Portland on Thursday afternoon, local police confirmed, marking a second major use of force by federal officers in as many days following a separate fatal shooting in Minnesota.
What happened in Portland?
On Thursday afternoon, U.S. federal agents shot two individuals in Portland. The Portland Police Bureau confirmed the shooting but stated its officers were not involved. The two wounded people were transported to a hospital; their current medical conditions remain unknown at the moment.
Which federal agency was involved?
According to a report from an ABC News affiliate, the shooting involved agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has taken the lead in investigating the incident.
Why does this follow a pattern?
The shooting happened a day after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis during an operation. The back-to-back incidents draw attention to increased scrutiny over the use of force by federal law enforcement agencies in urban areas.
What is the status of the investigation?
The FBI is now the primary investigating agency, a standard protocol when federal officers are involved in a shooting. Portland police are not conducting the investigation but have confirmed the basic facts of the event. No further details about the circumstances leading to the shooting have been released yet.
What have authorities confirmed so far?
Portland police have confirmed just the shooting, the role of federal agents, and that two victims were hospitalized. CBP and the FBI have yet to issue public statements clarifying the reason for the agents’ presence or what triggered the use of force.
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