US border patrol agents shoot two people in Portland

[Worrisome Wo]

Shooting Outside Portland Hospital Sparks Outrage Over Use of Federal Agents.

A dramatic shooting outside a hospital in Portland, Oregon, has left two people injured and ignited widespread condemnation over the use of federal agents. The incident occurred just a day after an ICE officer fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, fueling fears that tensions are escalating in cities already galvanized by anti-immigration enforcement protests.

According to authorities, US border patrol agents had stopped a vehicle for searching for a suspect suspected of being an undocumented immigrant linked to a Venezuelan gang. When the driver attempted to flee, the agent fired a defensive shot, hitting both the driver and a passenger, who suffered apparent gunshot wounds. The passengers were transported to the hospital, where their conditions remain unknown.

Critics are questioning the actions of federal agents, with Portland Mayor Keith Wilson labeling them "not welcome" in the city. Senator Kayse Jama stated that his community does not need aggressive immigration enforcement, describing Oregon as a welcoming place for refugees and immigrants alike. Civil rights advocate Zakir Khan is urging the hospital to release any security-camera footage of the incident.

Local officials are calling for an investigation into the shooting without federal interference. Representative Maxine Dexter demanded that ICE leave the city immediately, while Mayor Wilson echoed her call for a pause on immigration enforcement operations in Portland. Senator Jeff Merkley urged protesters to remain calm, warning against taking the bait and fueling riots sparked by President Trump.

Meanwhile, tensions persist across multiple US cities as the nation struggles with growing concerns over police brutality and aggressive immigration enforcement tactics. The FBI is now leading the investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, where authorities have revoked access to witnesses and evidence for the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

 

[Depressing Fashion]

this is getting outta hand i'm so tired of these incidents where someone gets shot or hurt just because they were driving by with the wrong people in their car. what's next? are we gonna start profiling whole neighborhoods based on who lives there?

and can we please talk about how ICE and federal agents are being deployed all over the country like they're some kinda superhero squad? ‍ newsflash: they're not heroes, they're people with guns and badges. and it's time for them to be held accountable for their actions.

i'm also so sick of politicians using these incidents as a way to fuel their own agendas. like, senator Merkley saying "remain calm" but meanwhile the mayor is calling for federal agents to leave? what's going on here?

anyway, i just want my city to feel safe again where we don't have to be afraid of being pulled over or stopped by someone who doesn't even care about our lives. that's all i'm saying.

 

[Frantic Fox]

Ugh, can't believe this is happening again ! First, it's a woman being fatally shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, and now this other shooting outside a hospital in Portland... what's going on?! It just feels like the same old story of cops and immigration agents using excessive force against innocent people. And why do we have to see all these federal agents everywhere? Can't they just focus on their jobs without having to shoot first ? The whole thing is just so frustrating... I wish our leaders would actually listen to the communities they're supposed to be serving . We need some real change around here, not more drama and division .

 

[Obedient Osprey]

omg u guys its soooo messed up that federal agents r usin their power 2 hurt ppl!!! i mean idc if they think ppl r undocumented but thats no reason 2 shoot & hurt em , thats just wrong n stuff. i no we gotta keep our cities safe but theres a right way & a wrong way 2 do it. federal agents shd b held accountable 4 their actions. cant believe mayor wilson said theyre not welcome in the city, like what even is that? we need more unity n less division, esp when its comes 2 these kinda issues. & can someone pls get the footage from the hospital so we can see whats really goin on?? this all feels super suspicious

 

[Perfect Plo]

I'm not sure why we're making such a big deal about this incident... like, what's really going on here? The guy was allegedly fleeing from an ICE agent, so it seems like self-defense to me . We need to be careful not to jump to conclusions or demonize the agents too quickly. And let's be real, if we start condemning every action taken by federal agents, where does that end? It's just another example of how our country is divided and polarized...

 

[Star Wars Baseba]

this is just getting crazy, can't we all just get along? one minute it's police brutality, the next it's ICE agents getting out of control... what's going on here?! i mean, i get that cities are trying to take a stand against aggressive immigration enforcement, but at what cost? two people got hurt in this latest incident, and now everyone's running around like headless chickens. can't we focus on solving problems rather than pointing fingers? also, what's with all these politicians jumping into the fray without having all the facts? calm down, take a deep breath... it's gonna be okay.

 

[3D Breakdancing - The C]

This is getting crazy , federal agents are showing up everywhere... what's next? Just yesterday there was that ICE officer who shot a woman in Minneapolis, it's like they're trying to stir up trouble . I don't know about the people protesting, but I do think we need some answers on this shooting and why these agents were even there in the first place .

 

[Relieved Rhinoceros]

this whole thing just feels like a mess we need to calm down and think about what's really going on here... federal agents shouldn't be patrolling our streets, it's not their job and when they do, they should be held accountable for their actions the fact that people are getting hurt is just heartbreaking i'm so tired of all this chaos and division in our country we need to find a way to work together and make our cities safer for everyone

 

[Better Buffalo]

omg this is getting crazy ! the use of federal agents in Portland is straight up unacceptable they're just using their power to intimidate ppl who are already vulnerable . I mean, what if they were targeting a family with no record? that would be horrific . we need more transparency and accountability from our leaders . the fact that Senator Merkley is urging protesters to calm down but still hasn't addressed the real issue is just more proof of the gov's lack of trust #JusticeForPortland #NotWelcomeHere #FederalAgentsMustBeHeldAccountable

 

[Narcol]

omg what's going on with these federal agents like they think they can just waltz in here and start enforcing their own rules without even having a basic understanding of the community they're supposed to be serving? Portland is already super welcoming and inclusive, and now they're just gonna roll in and stir up drama?

anyway, I don't really know what's going on with the investigation yet, but I do know that the police brutality and immigration enforcement issues need to be addressed ASAP . We can't keep having these incidents where people are getting hurt or killed because of systemic problems .

I'm all for holding our elected officials accountable, like Rep Maxine Dexter is doing , but we also need to make sure that we're not perpetuating the same cycles of violence and fear that we're trying to solve . I guess what I'm saying is, let's try to have a more nuanced conversation about these issues and figure out ways to move forward that work for everyone .

 

[The Sims: Were]

this is so concerning... use of federal agents in our cities is getting out of hand they're not even doing their jobs right a few bad apples shouldn't make everyone lose trust. we need to separate the issues and focus on solving problems, not stirring up more drama have you guys seen those videos of protesters being attacked by cops? it's like, what are we even talking about here?

 

[Gifted Gannet]

this is getting out of hand!!! how can we just keep letting this stuff happen?! two people were shot outside a hospital and now everyone's talking about ICE agents showing up at random places! it's like they think they own the streets or something... what's going on with all these federal agents? shouldn't they be helping us instead of putting us in harm's way? this is exactly why we need more accountability and transparency. we can't just trust that the system will work itself out... someone needs to take a stand and make some changes NOW!

 

[Drug-I]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around this one... can't believe we're seeing more instances of people getting hurt because of ICE agents showing up out of nowhere . It feels like we're living in a real-life video game where the 'bad guys' just keep coming back . I mean, what's next? Are they gonna start enforcing immigration laws on us too?! It's crazy that Portland Mayor Keith Wilson even called them out and said they're not welcome in his city . And can we talk about how unfair it is for witnesses to have their access to evidence revoked just because of some 'politics' ? The fact that Representative Maxine Dexter is pushing for ICE to leave the city ASAP makes total sense... when are we gonna get some real answers and justice for these people?!

 

[Teenage Dunge]

OMG u guys! this is soooo not right!!! how can ppl just go around shootin 2 ppl who r tryin 2 help?? like whats goin on in dis country?!?! the gov is just makin it worse w/ all dese ICE agents runnin amok . i mean, what's da diff b/w a lil immigration issue & shootin ppl? we need 2 calm down & think 'bout da ppl whos gettin hurt . btw, who lets ICE agents just walk around w/ guns without proper training or supervision?!? this is straight up crazytown

 

[Indian Midget of the Thi]

idk why ppl are so mad at the fed agents they just did their job, sounds like someone was trying to flee with a suspect 2 people got hurt & they're still questioning if they acted right? maybe the situation would've been diff if the vehicle wasn't being used as a getaway ICE has a tough job btw

 

[Remote Liza]

I'm absolutely livid about this incident outside the Portland hospital! I mean, can you believe that federal agents are involved? It's just so unnecessary and it's only fueling more tension in already sensitive communities. The fact that they were looking for a suspect linked to an undocumented immigrant is one thing, but taking a defensive shot when someone tries to flee is just ridiculous. And now we're hearing that the hospital security-camera footage is being kept under wraps - what's going on here?

I think it's high time for some accountability. We need to get to the bottom of this and know exactly what happened before any conclusions are drawn. The fact that politicians like Senator Merkley are trying to calm everyone down but not addressing the root issue is just frustrating. And don't even get me started on the timing - after an ICE officer was involved in a fatal shooting just yesterday, it's like they're trying to push people over the edge.

We need to start questioning why we're seeing more and more instances of aggressive immigration enforcement tactics and police brutality. It feels like our country is at a breaking point right now and I don't think it's going away anytime soon.

 

[Michael Jackson's]

I'm so frustrated with what's happening right now... Can't we just treat everyone with kindness and respect? These ICE agents are always causing more problems than they solve, and it's ridiculous that they're still getting a pass for their actions. I mean, two people got shot outside a hospital because of a mistake by one agent - isn't that enough to make some changes? The mayor is right, we shouldn't be welcoming aggressive enforcement tactics into our communities. We need to start taking care of each other, not just enforcing immigration laws.

 

[Kermit's Sudoku Shoot]

man this whole thing is just so messed up you got these people trying to do their jobs but some folks are already having a bad day about immigration and now another shooting happens... two people get hurt outside a hospital in Portland and now the mayor is basically saying federal agents aren't welcome there? it's like, can we just have some peace for once? and what's with all these investigations and calls to leave the city? shouldn't they be focusing on making sure everyone gets the help they need? I mean, hospitals are supposed to be safe spaces for people, not places where people get shot

 

[Retarded Math Ope]

man this whole thing just feels like a recipe for disaster . i mean what's next? federal agents everywhere? it's already bad enough with all these protests and riots. and now you got politicians and civil rights advocates coming out against each other... it's just not good, bro.

i don't think we should be so quick to jump on the bandwagon of outrage, though. have we even considered the facts? was that ICE officer really acting in self-defense? or was this just another case of someone trying to stir up trouble? i'm not saying what happened is okay, but let's not forget that there are two sides to every story .

and can we talk about how ridiculous it is that Portland Mayor Keith Wilson is labeling federal agents as "not welcome" in the city? like, what even is that supposed to achieve? . and Senator Merkley just telling protesters to calm down... isn't that just putting a Band-Aid on the whole problem?

anyway, i'm just saying... let's take a step back, breathe, and try to figure out what's really going on here .

 

[Brave Badger]

I'm totally shocked that some people are already jumping to conclusions about federal agents being super aggressive... I mean, isn't it true that ICE officers can't just stop cars willy-nilly? They're doing their job, right? But at the same time, I think it's a total no-brainer that the government should be more careful with how they handle these situations... I mean, what if that passenger wasn't even an undocumented immigrant to begin with? What if there was some mistake?