Two individuals were hospitalized following a shooting involving U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Authorities confirmed the incident occurred during a vehicle stop, though details remain limited.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that Border Patrol officers acted in self-defense after a driver allegedly weaponized their vehicle and attempted to strike agents. Portland police, however, declined to confirm the DHS’s assertion, noting they had no immediate evidence to substantiate claims about the vehicle’s use as a weapon.
The conditions of the wounded individuals, whose identities have not been disclosed, remain unclear. The incident has sparked renewed discussions about law enforcement protocols and cross-agency coordination in high-risk scenarios. Investigations by local and federal authorities are ongoing.
