The person at the center of this case
Makayla Maree Harris
Cold Case · Open
5 years waiting · since 2021
MAKAYLA MAREE HARRIS
Justice for Makayla Maree Harris — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1What vehicle was used by the shooters and in what direction did it flee?
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witness
Lead #2Many witnesses fled the scene without providing statements—can they be identified and interviewed now?
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evidence
Lead #3Are there surveillance cameras or video footage from nearby businesses or residences that captured the shooting or the suspect vehicle?
On July 17, 2021, at approximately 2:00 a.m., an 18-year-old Makayla Maree Harris was fatally shot during a mass shooting in downtown Portland, Oregon; she was believed to be an unintended target in a gang-related incident where shooters fired from a vehicle before fleeing. Seven people were wounded in the attack, and many potential witnesses left the scene without providing statements to investigators. The FBI is seeking information about the shooters, the vehicle used, and any video or witness accounts from before, during, or after the shooting.
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suspect
Lead #4Who were the gang-affiliated individuals responsible for the shooting, and what was the intended target?
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Source Narrative
Homicide Victim Portland, Oregon July 17, 2021 At approximately 2:00 a.m., on July 17, 2021, Portland Police responded to reports of a mass shooting in the 300 block of SW Third Avenue between Harvey Milk and Washington streets in Portland, Oregon. When they arrived, they found seven people wounded by gunfire.
Makayla Maree Harris, 18 years old, died after being transported to the hospital. It is believed that Makayla was an unintended target in a gang-related shooting.
The shooters fired from a car in the street before it sped away.
Timeline of Events
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2021-07-17
02:00Mass Shooting Incident
At approximately 2:00 a.m., shooters fired from a vehicle at the 300 block of SW Third Avenue. Seven people were wounded and Makayla Maree Harris, 18, was fatally shot and died after transport to hospital.
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Case Information
Incident:July 17, 2021 at 2:00 AM
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 17, 2021 at 2:00 AM
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case