Immigration

Two people shot by Border Patrol during immigration operation in Portland

"Breaking: Two individuals shot by Border Patrol during a January 8 immigration operation in Portland. Details emerge on the incident and its implications for immigration enforcement."

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Two people shot by Border Patrol during immigration operation in Portland
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Two individuals were shot by Border Patrol agents during an immigration operation in Portland, Oregon, on January 8, 2026. The incident occurred near East Burnside and 141st Avenue, according to reports from ABC News.

Anti-ICE accounts have circulated screenshots alleging that a 911 dispatcher leaked information regarding a call for police assistance related to the shooting. The call log indicates that Border Patrol reported the couple, identified as a husband and wife, almost ran over the agents involved in the incident.

This shooting adds to ongoing discussions surrounding immigration enforcement and the actions of federal agents in urban areas. For related coverage, see recent developments regarding protests against immigration policies.

Two people shot by Border Patrol during immigration operation in Portland - DemState