Two people were injured after federal agents opened fire during an operation in Portland, Oregon, authorities said. The incident occurred amid heightened tension following a separate fatal shooting involving a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis a day earlier.
Officials said the Portland shooting happened during a law enforcement action involving agents from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal partners. Both individuals who were shot were taken to hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. No federal officers were reported injured.
The circumstances surrounding the use of force remain under investigation, with federal authorities reviewing body camera footage and operational procedures. Local officials said they are cooperating with the inquiry, while community groups have called for transparency and accountability.
The incident has added to broader national debate over federal law enforcement tactics, particularly during immigration-related operations. It also comes as Portland has seen repeated demonstrations and public concern over policing and federal intervention in recent years.
