India, Jan. 10 -- PORTLAND, Oregon, January 9 - Federal authorities have identified the two people shot by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent in Portland as Venezuelan nationals who entered the country without legal status. The shooting occurred during a vehicle stop that escalated when the driver allegedly tried to run over agents.

The incident occurred just after 2:15 p.m. PST on Thursday near Adventist Health Portland. According to the Department of Homeland Security, Border Patrol agents were conducting a "targeted vehicle stop." DHS stated the driver "weaponised" the vehicle and attempted to run over the agents, prompting one agent to fire in self-defence. The injured individuals were identified as Luis David Nico Moncada an...