In brief
Yorlenys Zambrano-Contreras, who was shot by a Border Patrol agent in Portland, Oregon during an immigration enforcement operation, entered a guilty plea for illegal entry into the U.S. and was sentenced to one year of probation. She will remain under location monitoring and curfew but avoids prison time. The incident has sparked protests against aggressive immigration tactics.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Yorlenys Zambrano-Contreras, a woman shot by a Border Patrol agent during an immigration stop in Portland, has pleaded guilty to illegally entering the U.S. and was sentenced to one year of probation. Appearing via video from an immigration detention facility in Tacoma, Washington, Zambrano-Contreras will serve her probation with location monitoring and curfew restrictions.
The incident occurred on January 8, where Zambrano-Contreras and another person were in a pickup truck at a medical complex parking lot when the shooting took place. The FBI has stated there is no surveillance footage from the incident. The agent reportedly opened fire after being hit by the truck, which had been driven in reverse.
The case initially filed in Texas was moved to Portland, where she waived her right to a trial in Texas. The incident led to protests concerning the aggressive tactics employed by Border Patrol during immigration operations.
In related developments, Zambrano-Contreras's partner, Luis Nino-Moncada, was indicted on charges of aggravated assault against a federal employee and damaging federal property. He has pleaded not guilty and is awaiting trial. Authorities reported a connection between both individuals and the Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua.
