Federal agents shot two individuals in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday afternoon, resulting in both being transported to a local hospital. As of now, their conditions remain unknown, but this incident has sparked interest and concern within the community.
The shooting occurred around 2:15 p.m. at the intersection of 102nd and Southeast Main Street. Reports from KATU indicate that the involved parties included both a man and a woman, but further details about the shooting and its circumstances have not been made public. The FBI, along with Portland police and city officials, has confirmed the involvement of federal agents.
Portland police received the call and arrived on the scene shortly after 2:20 p.m., quickly verifying that federal agents were involved. The situation escalated moments later when a man who had been shot contacted authorities for help near Northeast 146th Avenue and East Burnside. Officers arriving at that location discovered both a man and a woman suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Portland City Council President Elana Pirtle-Guiney commented, “As far as I know, they are still alive.” This must provide some reassurance, even if the details surrounding the shooting remain sparse.
The incident comes on the heels of another alarming event, where a woman was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis the day prior after she allegedly attempted to run the agent over. Combined, these events highlight escalating tensions and the risks involved in confrontations with law enforcement, particularly federal agents.
Officials are preparing to hold a press conference soon to address the situation more thoroughly. With many unanswered questions, the public awaits further clarity on the events that unfolded in Portland, as well as the condition of those injured.
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