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DHS Reports Surge in Threats as Portland Border Patrol Shooting Triggers Federal Probe

Officials named two wounded suspects as alleged Tren de Aragua associates linked to prior U.S. encounters.

Overview

  • DHS said assaults against ICE officers rose 1,300%, vehicular attacks 3,200%, and death threats 8,000% in recent reporting.
  • Federal officials said a Border Patrol agent fired a defensive shot during a targeted vehicle stop in Portland after the driver allegedly used a vehicle as a weapon.
  • DHS identified the driver as Luis David Nino-Moncada and the passenger as Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, describing both as Venezuelan nationals and suspected Tren de Aragua associates.
  • Authorities said the pair left the scene, later called for medical help, were hospitalized, and that Nino-Moncada is now in FBI custody.
  • Federal authorities characterize the Minneapolis and Portland shootings as justified self-defense, a depiction disputed by some state and local officials.