2 Individuals Shot by Federal Agents in Portland One Day Following Woman Fatally Shot by ICE in Minneapolis: Police
The Portland Police Bureau’s officers verified that “federal agents had been involved in a shooting,” according to the department’s official statement
Federal agents were involved in a shooting of two people in Portland, Ore., on Thursday, January 8th, local police confirmed.
The Portland Incident
The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) responded to a call at 2:18 p.m. local time, with reports that a man and woman had both sustained “apparent gunshot wounds,” according to a PPB news release.
Minutes later, at 2:24 p.m., the man who was shot called for help. Upon arrival, officers found the injured man and woman, and the officers applied a tourniquet and secured assistance from emergency medical personnel, per the release from PPB.
The news release stated: “Officers verified that federal agents had been involved in a shooting,” adding, “Portland Police were not involved in the incident.”
The two victims were transported to the hospital. Their conditions are unknown. The FBI reportedly responded to the scene, according to ABC News, citing sources.
Investigation Underway
An investigation is underway, and the department is “still in the early stages of this incident,” Portland Police Chief Bob Day said, per the news release.
The statement also clarified that while the PPB is “responsible for maintaining public safety and enforcing state laws,” the bureau “does not engage in immigration enforcement as outlined in PPB Directive 810.10.”
“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,” Chief Day stated.
Context: Minneapolis Shooting Day Earlier
The shooting in Portland comes one day after the death of Renee Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by ICE officer Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis, the Minnesota Star Tribune, Fox9 and The Intercept reported. The 37-year-old mother’s death was captured on multiple bystander videos.
On Wednesday, January 7th, Good was seen reversing her Honda Pilot as ICE agents attempted to open her car door, then moving forward and to the right when the agent opened fire, first through the windshield and then twice through the vehicle’s open window, killing Good.
The masked agent can be seen on video going to the scene where Good’s car crashed into another, then walking away, getting into an SUV and leaving the area. Following Good’s death, people across the Twin Cities engaged in large-scale protests against ICE on both Wednesday and Thursday.
Rising Tensions
The back-to-back incidents involving federal agents shooting civilians have intensified concerns about ICE enforcement tactics and the use of lethal force during operations. Communities across multiple cities are grappling with questions about accountability, appropriate use of force, and the role of federal immigration enforcement in local neighborhoods.
The Portland shooting, occurring just 24 hours after Good’s death in Minneapolis, has amplified anxiety and frustration among immigration advocates and community members who are calling for greater transparency and oversight of federal enforcement actions.
Limited Information Available
The Portland Police Bureau did not provide additional comment when contacted by PEOPLE.
As investigations continue in both Portland and Minneapolis, communities await answers about the circumstances leading to these shootings and whether the use of lethal force was justified in either case.
The proximity of these two incidents—separated by just one day and occurring in cities known for their progressive immigration policies—has raised urgent questions about the escalation of federal enforcement tactics and their impact on public safety and community trust.
Local officials in both cities have expressed concern, with Portland Police Chief Day specifically acknowledging the “heightened emotion and tension” in the community while requesting calm as investigations proceed.