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Portland Police Chief Tearfully Confirms Suspects in CBP Shooting Linked to Tren de Aragua

He said he initially withheld the detail to avoid what he called the injustice of victim blaming.

Overview

  • Chief Bob Day publicly confirmed the wounded pair have a nexus to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua during a news conference.
  • The two people shot were identified as Luis David Nico Moncada and Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, who are reported to be hospitalized in stable condition and in federal custody.
  • The Department of Homeland Security says the driver 'weaponized his vehicle' and tried to run over agents, prompting a CBP officer to fire in self-defense.
  • Day said the shooting remains under investigation and framed the disclosure as part of a transparency effort after initial hesitation.
  • A video of Day becoming emotional went viral and drew sharp online criticism, as protests over the incident continued in Portland.