Overview
- Luis David Nico Moncada and Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras were identified by DHS as the two Venezuelan nationals wounded during Thursday's traffic stop in Portland.
- DHS says Moncada used the vehicle as a weapon during a targeted stop and a Border Patrol agent fired defensive shots, after which the pair drove about 2.5 miles before police found them and provided aid.
- Portland officials reported both underwent surgery and are in stable condition, with Moncada reportedly released from the hospital into FBI custody on Friday.
- DHS alleges both entered the U.S. illegally and have ties to Tren de Aragua, citing prior arrests for Moncada and an alleged role in a prostitution ring and prior shooting involvement for Zambrano-Contreras.
- Oregon leaders questioned the federal account as the FBI leads a federal probe and the state attorney general opens an inquiry, while officials review the authenticity of a leaked dispatch screenshot linking a phone number in the case to escort sites.