Crime
Venezuelan couple Luis Nico Moncada and Yorlenys Zambrano-Contreras shot by border agent in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the identities of the two individuals shot by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent during an incident in southeast Portland.
According to DHS, the individuals are Luis David Nico Moncada and Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, a married couple who were inside a vehicle at the time of the shooting.
Officials stated that Moncada was driving the vehicle, while Zambrano-Contreras was seated in the passenger seat.
In a statement posted on social media, DHS described both individuals as criminal illegal aliens from Venezuela and alleged that each has ties to the transnational criminal organization Tren de Aragua.
DHS officials said Moncada is a suspected member of Tren de Aragua.
The department reported that he illegally entered the United States in 2022 and was subsequently released into the country.
Since his entry, Moncada was arrested on charges including driving under the influence and unauthorized use of a vehicle, according to DHS. The department further stated that Moncada is currently under a final order of removal.
Zambrano-Contreras is alleged by DHS to have illegally entered the United States in 2023 near El Paso, Texas, after which she was also released into the country.
DHS claims that following her entry, Zambrano-Contreras played an active role in a Tren de Aragua–affiliated prostitution operation and was involved in a prior shooting in Portland.
Authorities confirmed that both individuals were shot by a CBP agent during the incident on Thursday.
DHS has not yet released further details regarding the circumstances that led to the use of force, and the investigation into the shooting remains ongoing.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.