The person at the center of this case
Danae Williams, age 25
Cold Case · Open
5 years waiting · since 2021
DANAE WILLIAMS
Justice for Danae Williams, age 25 — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who was driving the silver sedan that pulled alongside Williams' car and opened fire?
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vehicle
Lead #2What is the make, model, and license plate of the silver sedan used in the shooting?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses to the shooting who can identify the shooter or provide details about the vehicle?
On May 12, 2021, Danae Williams, 25, was shot multiple times while sitting in her car at a red light in Portland, Oregon; she died from her wounds the next day. A passenger in the vehicle was also shot in the head but survived the attack. Investigators believe both victims were innocent bystanders caught in crossfire from an ongoing violent gang dispute, and the case remains unsolved with a $15,000 FBI reward for information leading to an arrest.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Portland Field Office
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4What gang-related dispute was ongoing in the area that may have led to this mistaken-identity shooting?
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evidence
Lead #5What ballistic evidence or surveillance footage exists from the intersection at the time of the shooting?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Homicide Victim Portland, Oregon May 12, 2021 On May 12, 2021, at 8:55 p.m., Danae Williams, age 25, was in her car, stopped at a red light, in the area of NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and NE Dekum Street in Portland, Oregon.
As the light changed, a silver sedan pulled up along the passenger side of the car and someone fired multiple rounds into the vehicle. Williams was shot and died of her wounds the following day.
A passenger in the car was also shot in the head but survived. Investigators believe Williams and her passenger were innocent victims of an ongoing violent dispute between rival gangs.
Timeline of Events
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2021-05-12
20:55Fatal Shooting
Danae Williams, age 25, was shot multiple times while stopped at a red light in her car at NE MLK Jr. Boulevard and NE Dekum Street. A passenger was also shot in the head.
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2021-05-13
Death
Danae Williams died from her gunshot wounds the day after the shooting.
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Case Information
Incident:May 12, 2021 at 8:55 PM
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
Up to $15,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case
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Case Information
Incident:May 12, 2021 at 8:55 PM
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
Up to $15,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case