UPDATE: Federal agents shoot, injure 2 in East Portland

Published 3:07 pm Thursday, January 8, 2026

This story is developing and will be updated.

A man and woman were reportedly shot in East Portland on Thursday by federal agents, according to the Portland Police Bureau.

Around 2:15 p.m., officers responded to the 10200 block of Southeast Main Street of a shooting and said that federal agents had been involved. PPB said they were not involved in the incident.

“This situation just got real. This isn’t a PlayStation moment where you can shoot folks and they come back alive again,” Portland City Councilor Loretta Smith said in a Thursday press conference.

The Department of Homeland Security wrote in a social media post that U.S. Border Patrol agents were conducting a targeted vehicle stop, which lead to the shooting.

Police responded just before 2:30 p.m. to the area of Northeast 146th Avenue and East Burnside for a man calling for help, claiming he was shot.

“We are still in the early stages of this incident,” Day said in a statement. “We understand the heightened emotion and tension many are feeling in the wake of the shooting in Minneapolis, but I am asking the community to remain calm as we work to learn more.”

DHS issued a statement on X stating the victims are reportedly involved with the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. When agents identified themselves during the vehicle stop, the driver allegedly “weaponized his vehicle” and attempted to run over the federal agents, according to the DHS statement.

“Fearing for his life and safety, an agent fired defensive shots. The driver drove off with the passenger, fleeing the scene,” Tricia McLaughlin, DHS assistance secretary, wrote on X.

The shooting comes a day after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, leading to nationwide protests and vigils.

Portland police reported finding the injured man and woman with gunshot wounds and applied a tourniquet until medical services could respond. Both were transported to a hospital and their conditions remain unclear, officers said.

According to PPB, the two were injured in the shooting involving federal agents.

Oregon Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama lives in the Hazelwood neighborhood, where the incident took place, with his wife and kids.

“This is Oregon. We do not need you. You’re not welcome,” Jama said, referring to federal agents in Portland. “You need to get the hell out of our community.”

Portland City Council was in session Thursday afternoon during the shooting and abruptly recessed due to the incident. Around 3:30 p.m. Councilor Sameer Kamal shared a post on social media saying that everyone at City Hall was okay and more would be shared.

Mayor Keith Wilson issued the following statement regarding the Hazelwood neighborhood shooting: “We cannot sit by while constitutional protections erode and bloodshed mounts. Portland is not a ‘training ground’ for militarized agents, and the ‘full force’ threatened by the administration has deadly consequences. As Mayor, I call on ICE to end all operations in Portland until a full investigation can be completed.”

Officials said the FBI will lead the investigation and ask for their compliance with local law enforcement.

East Burnside Street is closed westbound between Northeast 145th Avenue and 148th Avenue.

Local and state officials have released the following statements:

Mayor Keith Wilson

“Just one day after the horrific violence in Minnesota at the hands of federal agents, our community here in Portland is now grappling with another deeply troubling incident. Earlier this afternoon, two people were shot and injured by federal agents in the Hazelwood neighborhood.

We cannot sit by while constitutional protections erode and bloodshed mounts. Portland is not a “training ground” for militarized agents, and the “full force” threatened by the administration has deadly consequences. As Mayor, I call on ICE to end all operations in Portland until a full investigation can be completed.

Federal militarization undermines effective, community‑based public safety, and it runs counter to the values that define our region. I will use every legal and legislative tool available to protect our residents’ civil and human rights.

I call on every Portlander to represent our values and to show up with calm and purpose during this difficult time. Portland does not respond to violence with violence. We respond with clarity, unity, and a commitment to justice. We must stand together to protect Portland.

The City of Portland will continue to provide updates as they become available. We are grateful to our first responders for their support of the victims.”

Rep. Ricki Ruiz (District 50)

“Two people were shot in an incident involving federal Customs and Border Protection agents Thursday afternoon in east Portland, near Burnside and 146a–148a. Local police confirmed he was not directly involved in the shooting, but found the people after reports and provided first aid before medical services arrived. Some streets in the area are closed while the investigation continues. We will share more confirmed information as it becomes available.”

Multnomah County Board of Commissioners

“This afternoon, federal Customs and Border Protection agents shot two people in East Portland. We are in close coordination with our government partners and law enforcement to learn everything we can, and encourage patience in sharing information to ensure accuracy. We are holding the families and communities of those impacted in our thoughts.

“What we can say now is enough is enough. The terror and violence ICE is causing in our neighborhoods must end now. The County will not stand by as the federal government attacks our neighbors. We stand united in our support for our immigrant and refugee neighbors. Just this morning, we unanimously voted to extend an emergency declaration in response to the ongoing harm caused by ICE activity, and we will keep showing up every way we can.

“We know County residents are angry. We are angry. Portlanders have a proud tradition of opposing injustice through nonviolent protest, and we encourage our community to keep showing up as they have been to oppose this horrific violence. We must stand together.”

– Chair Jessica Vega Pederson, Commissioner Meghan Moyer (District 1), Commissioner Shannon Singleton (District 2), Commissioner Julia Brim-Edwards (District 3), Commissioner Vince Jones-Dixon (District 4)
an hour ago

Multnomah County Commissioner Julia Brim-Edwards

“As an East Portlander, it is heartbreaking and infuriating to hear of today’s shooting by federal agents. My thoughts are with the individuals involved and their families. We are awaiting for more information about the shootings, but I want to emphasize that Oregon is a welcoming and safe place for everyone. The increased federal violence by the Trump administration undermines the rule of law and makes our community less safe. The County and our community will not stand by silently as federal agents escalate the level of violence in our community. Portlanders – let’s stay strong and safe.”

Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell

“The use of deadly force by law enforcement weighs heavily on all of us who serve.

I am monitoring the situation that occurred this afternoon in Southeast Portland. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office was not involved in the shooting, nor were we on scene when it happened.

My thoughts are with those who were injured during this shooting, their families, and anyone who witnessed it.

Moments like this can create even greater fear and I recognize the weight of emotion our country and now our community is carrying right now.

This investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is here to keep people safe. This is a tense and emotional moment, but our commitment remains the same. MCSO deputies will continue to respond with professionalism and care for everyone in our community.

As Sheriff, I support the community’s right to peacefully and lawfully assemble. If people choose to gather, we ask that it be done lawfully and safely. As a community, we must commit to responses that heal rather than destroy. MCSO stands ready to support the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) to advance public safety.”

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield

“We are deeply troubled by reports that two people were shot and injured in Portland today during an incident involving federal agents. We have been clear about our concerns with the excessive use of force by federal agents in Portland, and today’s incident only heightens the need for transparency and accountability. Oregonians deserve clear answers when people are injured in their neighborhoods.”

Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez

“The different agencies involved are coming together. But we are working closely with Portland Police and the FBI certainly is here and we’re we’re making sure that they have all the resources that they need. And of course, priority and main concern is that there’s a thorough and complete investigation that all facts that can be learned are obtained and that we can get as much information as possible. Local officials are very carefully monitoring this and we’re making sure that the interests of this community are well represented and that this investigation is done in a thorough and complete manner.”

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01)

“Federal agents just shot two people in Portland. Minneapolis yesterday, Portland today. This violence must stop now. Those responsible must be investigated – and not just by Kash Patel’s FBI — and held accountable. I will do everything I can to put an end to this administration’s lawlessness. My thoughts are with those affected by this violence, and I wish a full recovery to the injured victims.”

Sen. Ron Wyden

“I’m monitoring the first awful reports of two people shot in Portland by federal law enforcement. I’ll keep you updated, but Trump’s deployment of federal agents in my hometown is clearly inflaming violence — and must end.”

Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05)

“This isn’t law enforcement, it’s state-sponsored terrorism. Stop f—ing with us. This is the second shooting this week by agents following the orders of a wannabe dictator who is trying to take over cities and rule by instilling terror in the hearts of American people. When the President deployed his guardsmen to our city earlier this year, we told him their presence was unwelcome and unhelpful. Today, we saw just how dangerous this is – we need these goons gone. Get to steppin’.”

Sen. Jeff Merkley

“Huge concern about a reported shooting of two individuals by federal agents outside Portland Adventist Hospital.

“My team and I are closely monitoring this situation and are working hard to get answers. I will share any updates as I learn more.

“Please keep protests of Trump’s ICE/CBP peaceful, as Trump wants to generate riots. Don’t take the bait.”

District 1 Councilors Candace Avalos, Jamie Dunphy, and Loretta Smith

“Today ICE shot two of our East Portland neighbors – just one day after an ICE agent shot and killed a Minneapolis mother. We are still waiting for more information at this time, but this is part of a pattern of violence that we have seen too many times across our country.

“ICE in our communities does not make us safe. It should be crystal clear to everyone that the real threat to community safety is the ICE agents harassing, targeting, detaining — and in some tragic cases — killing our neighbors. This violence is unacceptable, it is criminal, and it is against the constitution of the United States.

“This federal government is going to spin the story like they do every time one of their agents hurts a community member. We saw that when they tried to send in the National Guard. It’s on all of us to keep speaking the truth, to keep on bearing witness, because our community’s voices outweigh their lies every time. It’s up to each and every one of us to keep us safe.

“As your East Portland councilors, we have stood united to protect Portlanders from aggressive immigration enforcement and federal overreach and we will continue to do everything in our power to keep our communities safe. We are asking our counterparts at every level of government to do the same.

“We thank our first responders for their swift response. We’re holding the two victims and their families in our hearts at this time and our offices will provide more information when it is available.”

Congresswoman Maxine Dexter (OR-03)

“Just one day after the horrific murder in Minneapolis, I received reports that two people in my district were shot by federal immigration officials this afternoon in East Portland. Both individuals are alive, but we do not know the extent of their injuries.

“ICE has done nothing but inject terror, chaos, and cruelty into our communities. Trump’s immigration machine is using violence to control our communities—straight out of the authoritarian playbook. ICE must immediately end all active operations in Portland.

“I will share more updates as they become available. I am demanding full accountability and transparency. I encourage our community to stay calm and show courage in this moment. We must allow our local law enforcement to do its work. There must be a comprehensive investigation without Trump’s interference.”