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Tren de Aragua members shot after allegedly trying to run over ICE agents
Summary
Officials say two people described as linked to the Tren de Aragua gang were shot in Portland after agents say their vehicle moved toward ICE officers; the FBI and the Oregon Department of Justice have opened investigations.
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Two people described by the Department of Homeland Security as linked to the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua were shot in Portland after federal agents approached their vehicle, officials reported. DHS said agents identified themselves and that the vehicle then moved toward officers, prompting an agent to fire. Police later located the couple a few miles away and they were taken to hospital. The FBI is leading a federal investigation and the Oregon Department of Justice announced it will also review the case.
Key facts:
- DHS says agents approached a vehicle in Portland and that the vehicle moved toward officers, after which an agent fired a defensive shot.
- The vehicle left the scene and police found the two people a short distance away with gunshot wounds; they were taken to hospital.
- The Department of Homeland Security described the pair as linked to the Tren de Aragua organization.
- The FBI is investigating and the Oregon Department of Justice has announced a state review of the agents' actions.
Summary:
The incident has prompted both a federal probe by the FBI and a state review by the Oregon Department of Justice. Undetermined at this time.
