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Portland Police Chief Defends Response to Gang-Linked Shooting

1/12/2026

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Portland Police Chief Bob Day confirmed that suspects Luis David Nino-Moncada and Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, shot by a Border Patrol agent, are linked to the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang.
Day expressed emotional distress during a press conference, stating the suspects attempted to run over law enforcement and urged against victim-blaming.
Critics, including former DHS Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli, ridiculed Day's response, highlighting concerns about police effectiveness in Portland.
Protests following the shooting resulted in six arrests.

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Portland Police Chief Bob Day confirmed that suspects Luis David Nino-Moncada and Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, shot by a Border Patrol agent, are linked to the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang.
Day expressed emotional distress during a press conference, stating the suspects attempted to run over law enforcement and urged against victim-blaming.
Critics, including former DHS Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli, ridiculed Day's response, highlighting concerns about police effectiveness in Portland.
Protests following the shooting resulted in six arrests.