Driver Charged with Assault After Being Shot in Portland

The driver, Luis Nino-Moncada, charged with aggravated assault on a federal officer, allegedly rammed his truck into an unoccupied U.S. Border Patrol vehicle in Portland during an immigration enforcement operation. He and his passenger, Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, are both Venezuelan nationals with ties to the Tren de Aragua gang. Following the incident, Nino-Moncada called 911 for help, and both were hospitalized in stable condition. Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized that Nino-Moncada should not have been in the U.S. and vowed to ensure he faces serious consequences.

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