The person at the center of this case
Makayla Maree Harris, 18 years old
Cold Case · Open
5 years waiting · since 2021
MAKAYLA MAREE HARRIS
Justice for Makayla Maree Harris, 18 years old — 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 were the shooters and what vehicle were they driving? The incident is believed to be gang-related but specific gang affiliations or suspect identities remain unknown.
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witness
Lead #2Many potential witnesses fled the scene and have not provided statements to investigators. What did they see or hear before, during, or after the shooting?
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evidence
Lead #3Does video surveillance exist from nearby businesses or residences that captured the shooting, the vehicle, or the suspects before or after the incident?
On July 17, 2021, at approximately 2:00 a.m., 18-year-old Makayla Maree Harris was fatally shot during a mass shooting in downtown Portland, Oregon. She is believed to have been an unintended target in a gang-related incident where shooters fired from a vehicle before fleeing the scene. Despite a $25,000 reward and ongoing investigation, the identity of the shooter(s) remains unknown, and many potential witnesses have not come forward.
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clue
Lead #4Why was Makayla targeted in what is believed to be a gang-related shooting? Was she an innocent bystander or was there a specific reason she was in the area?
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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., Portland Police responded to reports of a mass shooting in the 300 block of SW Third Avenue. Seven people were wounded by gunfire; shooters fired from a vehicle before speeding away.
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2021-07-17
02:00Victim Death
Makayla Maree Harris, 18 years old, died after being transported to the hospital from the shooting scene.
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Case Information
Incident:July 17, 2021 at 2:00 AM
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
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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