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.