Portland man shot by Border Patrol pleads not guilty to assaulting agent

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Gabrielle Canon and agenciesJanuary 15, 2026 at 02:31 AM

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Luis David Nino-Moncada, shot by a Border Patrol agent in Portland during an immigration stop last week, pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated assault against a federal officer and damaging federal property. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) alleges Nino-Moncada, a Venezuelan national, entered the US illegally and used his vehicle as a weapon against agents. Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, also from Venezuela and allegedly in the vehicle, was taken to an ICE detention facility. The shooting, which occurred amidst protests against federal immigration tactics, sparked outrage and calls for transparency from local officials. Federal investigators report no video footage of the incident, where agents claim Nino-Moncada repeatedly rammed their rental car with his truck. The DHS also alleges Nino-Moncada and Zambrano-Contreras have ties to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

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Oregon 30% Bob Day 30% ICE 40% Renee Good ×240% Minnesota ×240% Venezuela ×250% Tren de Aragua 50% Department of Homeland Security ×260% Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras ×470% Portland ×270% Border Patrol ×280% Luis David Nino-Moncada ×690%

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border patrol shooting 90% immigration stop 70% federal officer 60% aggravated assault 60% use of force 50% venezuelan gang 50% dhs 40% police brutality 40%