From Fox News:
Day confirmed a Department of Homeland Security statement identifying the two individuals — Luis David Nico Moncada and Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras — as Venezuelan criminal illegal aliens with suspected ties to TdA.
Both were shot by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent after Moncada, the driver of the vehicle, allegedly “weaponized his vehicle” and attempted to run over agents, prompting an agent to fire in self-defense, according to DHS.
“They do have some nexus to involvement with TDA. We can confirm that,” Day said tearfully.
He said worried about sharing the information due to the “historic injustice of victim blaming” by law enforcement, then addressed, “my Latino community.”
“It saddens me that we even have to qualify these remarks because I understand or at least have attempted to understand your voices, your concern, your fear, your anger,” Day said tearfully, pausing to wipe away tears.
“This information, in no way, is meant to disparage or to condone or support or agree with any of the actions that occurred yesterday,” Day added.
“But it is important that we stay committed to the rule of law, that we stay committed to the facts, that we stay a trustworthy and legitimate police department for all Portlanders,” he said.
Day reveled that both suspects have been hospitalized in stable condition.
“They are in custody of federal law enforcement, but they appear to be on the road to recovery, and I’m grateful for that,” Day said.
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