The Department of Homeland Security confirmed a U.S. Border Patrol agent shot two people in Portland, Oregon, after the driver of a car allegedly attempted to run over federal officers. The driver, believed to be a member of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, weaponized the vehicle, prompting the agent to fire a defensive shot. The incident is under investigation by the Portland District Attorney, Portland Police Bureau, and FBI, with no arrests confirmed yet. Senators Wyden and Merkley expressed concern over the shooting, with Wyden blaming the Trump administration for escalating violence.
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