DHS’s account of two Venezuelans shot by border patrol falls apart in court: ‘a smear campaign’

Immigration officials said agent shot two vicious gang members' in Portland, but records obtained by the Guardian reveal US prosecutor contradicted claims

Immediately after a US border patrol agent shot two people in Oregon last month, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said the targets were vicious" gang members connected to a prior shooting and alleged they had attempted to run over" officers with their vehicle.

In the weeks since, key parts of the federal government's narrative have fallen apart.