2 Shot, Injured in Incident With Federal Police in Portland

‘We are still in the early stages of this incident,’ said Portland Police Chief Bob Day, urging the public to remain calm.

Law enforcement officials work the scene following reports that federal immigration officers shot and wounded people in Portland, Ore., on Jan. 8, 2026. Jenny Kane/AP Photo

Two people were shot and injured during an incident involving federal law enforcement in Portland, Oregon, on Jan. 8.

Portland law enforcement responded at around 2:18 p.m. on Thursday to a report of a shooting in the Hazelwood neighborhood of Portland. Officers confirmed on scene that federal agents had been involved, according to a statement posted by the Portland city government.