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What happened with the shootings in Portland?

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Two people were shot by federal agents in Portland during a targeted vehicle stop involving suspected Venezuelan gang members. The victims, a man and his wife, were hospitalized. Authorities report ongoing investigations, community protests, and calls for calm, with many details still unverified. Portland's mayor has called for ICE to halt operations until investigations conclude.

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Two shot by border patrol agents in Portland

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  • Two people were shot by Border Patrol agents during a vehicle stop in Portland 11s
  • DHS claims the stop involved suspected Venezuelan gang members 24s
  • Agents say the driver tried to run them over before shots were fired 35s
  • Victims were found over two miles away and hospitalized 47s
  • Authorities urge calm as many details remain unverified 1m 0s

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Two shot by border patrol agents in Portland
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CBS America
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Two shot by border patrol agents in Portland

Kohler reported he was shot twice by ICE agents and his wife was also shot during a targeted vehicle stop involving suspected Venezuelan gang members.

Two shot by border patrol agents in Portland
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Two shot by border patrol agents in Portland

The two individuals fled the scene, called 911, and were found over two miles away before being taken to the hospital.

Two shot by border patrol agents in Portland
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Two shot by border patrol agents in Portland

A male victim was shot twice in the arm and his wife was shot in the chest.

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Two shot by border patrol agents in Portland

Authorities urged the community to remain calm after many residents protested overnight.

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Two shot by border patrol agents in Portland

Portland police were not involved until the 911 call was made.

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Two shot by border patrol agents in Portland

The claims by DHS have not been independently verified, including whether those shot were members of a Venezuelan gang or if the driver tried to hit agents.

Two shot and injured by federal agents in Portland, Oregon, police say
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Two shot and injured by federal agents in Portland, Oregon, police say

FBI Portland is investigating a shooting involving federal agents; in a now-deleted post, the agency stated two people were wounded.

Two shot and injured by federal agents in Portland, Oregon, police say
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Two shot and injured by federal agents in Portland, Oregon, police say

FBI Portland briefly posted that Border Patrol agents were involved in the shooting, but the post was deleted; further information is pending.

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Two shot and injured by federal agents in Portland, Oregon, police say

Portland's mayor issued a statement calling on ICE to suspend all operations until a full investigation is completed.

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