The person at the center of this case
Ja'mere Malik Brown, age 18
Cold Case · Open - Unsolved
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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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who fired the shots that killed Ja'mere Malik Brown and wounded a second victim?
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witness
Lead #2What witnesses were present at the shooting scene near NE Durham Avenue and Madrona Street who can provide descriptions or details?
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evidence
Lead #3What physical evidence or ballistics information was recovered from the crime scene?
On December 31, 2020, 18-year-old Ja'mere Malik Brown was fatally shot in Portland, Oregon during New Year's Eve celebrations. Police initially responded to reports at NE Alberta Street and Mallory Avenue, but discovered the actual shooting occurred about one mile away near NE Durham Avenue and Madrona Street, with a second victim who survived. The case remains unsolved, and the FBI is seeking information about the individual(s) responsible, offering a $15,000 reward for tips leading to arrest and conviction.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Portland Field Office / Portland Police Bureau
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Lead #4Why did the initial police response go to NE Alberta Street and Mallory Avenue instead of the actual shooting location one mile away?
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clue
Lead #5What was the motive for the shooting—was it gang-related, personal conflict, or random violence?
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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 of Ja'mere Malik Brown
At approximately 10:30 p.m. on December 31, 2020, 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 was also shot but survived.
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Case Information
Incident:December 31, 2020 at 10:30 PM
Last Updated:May 13, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 31, 2020 at 10:30 PM
Last Updated:May 13, 2026
Up to $15,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case