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They also said the Border Patrol agent feared for his life and fired a, quote, defensive shot and the vehicle fled from the scene.
In a statement, Police Chief Bob Day asked the community to, quote, remain calm as they worked to earn more.
The shooting took place a day after a woman was killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minnesota.
DHS also called that incident self-defense.
Border Patrol agents were conducting a targeted vehicle stop in Portland, Oregon when the shooting occurred.
The agency said the passengers of the vehicle and target for the operation was suspected to be a Venezuelan immigrant in the U.S.
They also said the Border Patrol agent feared for his life and fired a, quote, defensive shot and the vehicle fled from the scene.
In a statement, Police Chief Bob Day asked the community to, quote, remain calm as they work to learn more.
The shooting took place a day after a woman was killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minnesota.
DHS also called that incident self-defense.
Earlier this year, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers began making arrests in immigration court.
That coincided with an increase in what is called a removal order in absentia.
If someone is told to go to immigration court, they have to show up.
Otherwise, the government may have the right to order them removed.
Immigration lawyers, though, say that there are several reasons why someone may not show up.