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Border Patrol shoots 2 in Portland (Original Post) mr715 Thursday OP
more dweller Thursday #1
To me this is looking more and more like Mme. Defarge Thursday #2

dweller

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Thu Jan 8, 2026, 06:51 PM
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ABC News is reporting that two people were shot by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in Portland, Ore., on Thursday evening.

The circumstances that led up to the shooting and the conditions of the two people shot were not immediately available.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating. More information is expected to be released on Thursday evening.

The Portland City Council reportedly stopped its meeting due to the shooting.

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Mme. Defarge

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2. To me this is looking more and more like
Thu Jan 8, 2026, 07:01 PM
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these federal agents are, in reality, agents provocateurs to provide a reason to invoke the Insurrection Act. We must not take the bait.

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