As RedState reported, soon after 2 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, two people were shot by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents in Portland, Oregon. After the tragic shooting on Wednesday in Minneapolis of anti-ICE activist Renee Good by an ICE agent, news of this Portland shooting immediately raised alarm bells, despite the fact that details surrounding the incident were still unfolding.
Portland Police Bureau Chief Bob Day offered this cryptic statement, where he bends over backwards to emphasize that the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) was NOT involved in any "way, shape," or form with immigration.
This is a federal investigation, it's being led by the FBI, we have been in touch with them, we are in regular contact, this is their responsibility. But when we have these type of events happen in the city, Portland Police Bureau does offer a level of assistance. This is not in any way, shape, or form immigration-related on our end. We do not know the facts of this case, we are simply providing the traditional investigative support and perimeter support, which is minimal. But I do want to make it clear that we are out there but we are not involved in immigration.
WATCH:
Portland Police Chief Bob Day confirmed two people were injured in a federal officer-involved shooting outside a hospital in Portland on Thursday afternoon, but said he was "unsure" if it was an immigration-related event.
— NewsNation (@NewsNation) January 9, 2026
MORE: https://t.co/aTwYgrSJlF pic.twitter.com/ws61SXjPUh
Adhering to the mantra taught by former Clinton Chief of Staff and former Democrat Mayor of Chicago Rahm Emmanuel to "never let a crisis go to waste," before the specific federal agency was even identified or information issued on who the shooting victims were, Portland and Oregon elected officials sounded off on the usual suspects: ICE and Trump.
So, they're having a normal one, as per usual.
Between the hours of 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Pacific Time, Portland Mayor Keith Wilson issued this statement:
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.
Wilson didn't bother with the pretzel performance given by Chief Day. Without the profanity (refreshing), Wilson lifted his statement straight from Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, with the usual imagery of militarized federal agents, railing against the evil Trump administration, and demanding that "ICE" cease operations in the city.
"We are calling on ICE to halt all operations in Portland until a full and independent investigation can take place.”
— MS NOW (@MSNOWNews) January 9, 2026
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson speaks after U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents shot and injured two people.https://t.co/cU05OHGVwG pic.twitter.com/dGPEysRX5T
Wilson then threatened the lawfare route. Good Luck with that.
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.
Oregon Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-05) mimics her Democrat House colleague Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) by dropping F-bombs before and throughout her statement.
Stay classy, Janelle.
Stop fucking with us. pic.twitter.com/yWnzawOWYX
— Rep. Janelle Bynum (@RepBynum) January 9, 2026
Not to be outdone, Oregon Democrat State Senate Leader and Somali immigrant Kayse Jama, who appears to barely be able to grasp English, wants ICE to know they are not welcome and to "Get the hell out of our community."
WATCH: Somali Oregon State Democrat Senator Kayse Jama threatens federal law enforcement officers:
— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) January 9, 2026
“Let me say to these federal agencies and ICE: This is Oregon. We do not need you. You’re not welcome. And you need to get the hell out of our community.” pic.twitter.com/xFK2ePGbud
Maxine Dexter (OR-03), another Democrat Rep., also assumed ICE and invoked Trump and authoritarianism as she demanded ICE get out of Portland.
Her statement, in part:
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 in our communities. Trump's immigration machine is using violence to control our communities — straight out of the authoritarian playbook.
— Congresswoman Maxine Dexter (@RepDexterOR) January 9, 2026
Here's how we know this is all theater: They ignored — or didn't bother to listen — to Chief Day's weak sauce statement that he had no idea which federal agency was involved. Instead, the knee-jerk response was focus on ICE, and that it's all Trump's fault. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) joined that chorus, but cautioned people to protest peacefully because it was Trump who would do anything to incite a riot.
Uh huh.
Huge concern about a reported shooting of two individuals by federal agents outside Portland Adventist Hospital.
— Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) January 9, 2026
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… https://t.co/1a6QoJfbia
Fox News' White House correspondent Bill Melugin said it well in his quote of Rep. Maxine Dexter's X statement:
This is what happens when politicians put out statements without waiting for any facts.
“ICE must end all operations in Portland…” & bashes ICE etc.
But this shooting wasn’t even ICE. It was Border Patrol. Completely different agencies. & DHS says they were targeting TdA.
This is what happens when politicians put out statements without waiting for any facts.
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) January 9, 2026
“ICE must end all operations in Portland…” & bashes ICE etc.
But this shooting wasn’t even ICE. It was Border Patrol. Completely different agencies. & DHS says they were targeting TdA. https://t.co/2E4IEAi6Wx
A few hours after the incident was reported, the Department of Homeland Security issued this post:
At 2:19 PST, US Border Patrol agents were conducting a targeted vehicle stop in Portland, Oregon. The passenger of the vehicle and target is a Venezuelan illegal alien affiliated with the transnational Tren de Aragua prostitution ring and involved in a recent shooting in…
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) January 9, 2026
At 2:19 PST, US Border Patrol agents were conducting a targeted vehicle stop in Portland, Oregon. The passenger of the vehicle and target is a Venezuelan illegal alien affiliated with the transnational Tren de Aragua prostitution ring and involved in a recent shooting in Portland. The vehicle driver is believed to be a member of the vicious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. When agents identified themselves to the vehicle occupants, the driver weaponized his vehicle and attempted to run over the law enforcement agents.
Fearing for his life and safety, an agent fired a defensive shot. The driver drove off with the passenger, fleeing the scene.
This situation is evolving and more information is forthcoming.
No matter what the facts are or what DHS has to say on the matter, the Democrat and leftists' agenda is already at play: Ignore the facts, manipulate or engineer acts of violence against federal law enforcement, throw stones, then hide within their glass house and watch the rabble melt down, burn it down, and blame Trump.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is now demanding a "full investigation." As a state that may well have as much rampant Somali fraud as Minnesota, Kotek should be careful what she asks for.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek called on residents of her state to protest peacefully and to "not take the bait" after a shooting by Customs and Border Patrol officers left two people hurt in Portland on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/y5IpEezdho
— KULR-8 News (@KULR) January 9, 2026
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