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.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (Baltimore County) — Authorities are investigating a multiple-victim stabbing that left two people critically injured in Owings Mills.
According to preliminary information, Baltimore County Police and emergency medical personnel responded to the 12300 block of Greenspring Avenue following reports of a stabbing.
Upon arrival, first responders located two victims suffering from severe stab wounds, both classified as priority-one patients.
Emergency crews requested a medical helicopter due to the seriousness of the injuries.
A landing zone was established at Ridge Road and Greenspring Avenue.
One victim was transported by medevac, while the second victim was transported by ground ambulance to a nearby trauma center.
Initial reports indicate that the caller may have stabbed both of his parents.
Police confirmed that a possible suspect has been detained at the scene.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims or the suspect.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.