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Portland Rep. asked about shooting of alleged Tren de Aragua gangsters
- Latest: Dexter grilled over her inflammatory statement after the Portland Border Patrol shooting.
- Dexter argued that her comments called for accountability and transparency in the incident.
- Authorities said the shooter was a Border Patrol agent who acted in self-defense after the vehicle rammed the patrol car.
- DHS and Portland Police stated the suspects have ties to Tren De Aragua, a Venezuelan gang.
- The incident involved a red Toyota Tacoma used by Nino-Moncada, according to FBI records.
- Dexter’s comments referenced Trump and called for accountability in the wake of the Minneapolis murder.
- Court records show Nino-Moncada faced a final removal order; Zambrano-Contreras was eligible for arrest after entering illegally.
- The statement followed a Jan. 8 incident described as a shooting by a Border Patrol agent.
- The story frames a political debate over how quickly officials should comment on ongoing investigations.
- The article notes that the DHS and Portland Police clarified the involved agency and context.
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