Two Shot by Federal Border Agents in Downtown Portland
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Two people were wounded in a shooting involving U.S. federal agents in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday. The incident occurred in the city's downtown area.
According to officials, agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) were involved. CBP is a federal law enforcement agency primarily responsible for securing the nation's borders.
The condition of the wounded individuals is currently unknown. The circumstances leading to the shooting are under investigation by local police.
Portland police confirmed they are leading the investigation. The CBP agents involved have been placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure.