Federal Agents Use Tear Gas, Pepper Spray on Protestors in Salem
Federal agents used tear gas and pepper spray on protestors in Salem, Oregon, on Saturday morning after the group blocked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicles with cars. The incident occurred near the intersection of Lancaster Drive and Sunnyview Road,…
Bend, OR, October 10, 2026 — Federal agents deployed tear gas and pepper spray against protestors in Salem, Oregon, on Saturday morning. The incident unfolded after a group of demonstrators blocked vehicles belonging to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by using cars.
The confrontation took place in the vicinity of the intersection of Lancaster Drive and Sunnyview Road. According to reports, the protestors’ action of obstructing ICE vehicles with their own cars led to the use of chemical agents by federal authorities.
The use of tear gas and pepper spray by federal agents necessitated a response from local law enforcement agencies and medical personnel. Details regarding the number of individuals involved, specific federal agencies present beyond ICE, or any injuries sustained were not immediately available.
The event prompted a visible presence of emergency services in the area. Further information regarding the circumstances leading up to the protest, the specific demands of the demonstrators, or any arrests made has not been disclosed.
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