Portland residents are reacting to a Thursday incident in which two people were shot and wounded during an encounter with federal agents in East Portland, according to local police and federal officials. Portland Police confirmed the pair were transported to a hospital with gunshot injuries, though their identities and conditions have not been released.
The Oregon Department of Justice said Attorney General Dan Rayfield has opened a formal investigation into whether any federal officers acted outside the scope of their authority, and the FBI is leading a related inquiry. The shooting has renewed debate over the role and tactics of federal immigration agents in the city, drawing criticism from local officials and activists who have called for greater oversight and transparency. Rayfield also encouraged community members to review the Oregon DOJ’s Immigration Services & Support Resources toolkit to understand their rights during federal enforcement activity.
