TWO individuals have been shot by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Portland.

A man and a woman were reportedly rushed to the hospital with gunshot injuries following an altercation with federal agents.

Two Portland Police cars with flashing lights parked next to a blue train on a street.Portland police responded to a shooting this afternoonCredit: KATU News

This incident comes just a day after 37-year-old Renee Good was involved in a related situation.

Authorities are reported to have applied a tourniquet to one of the victims before emergency services arrived.

Portland Chief Bob Day stated: “We are still in the early stages of this incident.

“We recognize the heightened emotions and tensions many are experiencing following the shooting in Minneapolis, but I urge the community to remain calm as we work to gather more information.”

Protests have erupted throughout the Minnesota city following the fatal shooting of an ICE protester, leading to the closure of schools and businesses.

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