The person at the center of this case
Ja'mere Malik Brown, age 18
Cold Case · Open
5 years waiting · since 2020
JA'MERE MALIK BROWN
Justice for Ja'mere Malik Brown, age 18 — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1Who fired the shots that killed Ja'mere Malik Brown and wounded the second victim?
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witness
Lead #2Why were initial police reports made from a location approximately one mile away from the actual shooting scene?
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evidence
Lead #3What evidence or forensic details from the crime scene could help identify the shooter?
On December 31, 2020, 18-year-old Ja'mere Malik Brown was fatally shot in Portland, Oregon; the shooting occurred near NE Durham Avenue and Madrona Street, though initial reports came from a location about one mile away. A second victim survived the attack, but the shooter remains unidentified and at large. The FBI is seeking information from the public to identify and prosecute those responsible for this New Year's Eve homicide.
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Lead #4Did anyone witness the shooting or have information about the shooter's identity or motive?
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Source Narrative
Homicide Victim Portland, Oregon December 31, 2020 On December 31, 2020, at approximately 10:30 p.m., police officers responded to reports of a shooting at NE Alberta Street and Mallory Avenue in Portland, Oregon. They found two victims.
One victim, Ja'mere Malik Brown, age 18, died as a result of his injuries. The second victim survived.
Through investigative efforts, officers learned that the shooting actually occurred about one mile away, in the area of NE Durham Avenue and Madrona Street.
Timeline of Events
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2020-12-31
22:30Fatal Shooting
Ja'mere Malik Brown, age 18, was fatally shot in the area of NE Durham Avenue and Madrona Street in Portland, Oregon. A second victim also sustained injuries but survived.
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Case Information
Incident:December 31, 2020 at 10:30 PM
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 31, 2020 at 10:30 PM
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
Up to $15,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case