The person at the center of this case
Danae Williams, age 25
Cold Case · Open
DANAE WILLIAMS
On May 12, 2021, Danae Williams, age 25, was shot multiple times while stopped at a red light in Portland, Oregon. A silver sedan pulled alongside her vehicle and an unknown assailant fired multiple rounds into the passenger side. Williams died from her injuries the following day. A passenger in the car was also shot in the head but survived. Investigators believe both victims were innocent bystanders caught in crossfire from an ongoing gang dispute.
NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and NE Dekum Street, Portland, Oregon
🏛️ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Portland Field Office
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Case Summary
On May 12, 2021, Danae Williams, age 25, was shot multiple times while stopped at a red light in Portland, Oregon. A silver sedan pulled alongside her vehicle and an unknown assailant fired multiple rounds into the passenger side. Williams died from her injuries the following day. A passenger in the car was also shot in the head but survived. Investigators believe both victims were innocent bystanders caught in crossfire from an ongoing gang dispute.
Timeline of Events
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2021-05-12
20:55Shooting Incident
Danae Williams, age 25, shot multiple times by occupant of silver sedan at red light. Passenger also shot in head.
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2021-05-13
Death
Danae Williams died from gunshot wounds sustained in the previous day's shooting.
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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suspect
Lead #1Unknown assailant in silver sedan
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vehicle
Lead #2Silver sedan used in shooting
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witness
Lead #3Passenger in Williams' vehicle who survived being shot in the head
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clue
Lead #4Ongoing violent dispute between rival gangs - Williams and passenger believed to be innocent victims caught in crossfire
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open
Case Number:406
Started:May 12, 2021 at 8:55 PM
Last Updated:April 26, 2026
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