Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

Showing Original Post only (View all)

swag

(26,570 posts)
Thu Jan 8, 2026, 07:05 PM Jan 8

2 shot by federal agents in Portland, police say [View all]

Source: Oregonian

By Shane Dixon Kavanaugh | The Oregonian/OregonLive

Portland police said Thursday that federal agents shot and injured two people in east Portland.

“We are still in the early stages of this incident,” said Chief Bob Day 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.”

Portland City Council this afternoon abruptly paused a public session around 2:40 p.m., with Council President Elana Pirtle-Guiney saying “we need to recess the meeting immediately.”

Read more: https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/01/portland-police-responding-to-report-of-shooting-by-federal-immigration-agent.html?gift=d98a1c35-b839-4f0a-91dd-94573dc7d0d1

13 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»2 shot by federal agents ...