The person at the center of this case
Makayla Maree Harris, 18 years old
Cold Case · Open
4 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 did they use to flee the scene?
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witness
Lead #2Multiple witnesses reportedly fled the scene after the shooting—what did they see and why have they not come forward?
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evidence
Lead #3Does video surveillance from nearby businesses or residences capture the shooting or the suspect vehicle?
On July 17, 2021, at approximately 2:00 a.m., an 18-year-old Makayla Maree Harris was killed in a mass shooting in Portland's Old Town neighborhood when gunfire erupted from a vehicle on SW Third Avenue. She was believed to be an unintended target in a gang-related incident that wounded six others. Despite the public nature of the shooting and potential witnesses, the shooter(s) remain unidentified and at large, with the FBI offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4What gang-related conflict or dispute may have motivated this shooting and resulted in an innocent teenager's death?
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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 and Death of Makayla Maree Harris
At approximately 2:00 a.m., gunfire erupted from a vehicle on SW Third Avenue. Seven people were shot; Makayla Maree Harris, 18, died after being transported to the hospital. She is believed to have been an unintended target in a gang-related shooting.
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Case Information
Incident:July 17, 2021 at 2:00 AM
Last Updated:June 7, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 17, 2021 at 2:00 AM
Last Updated:June 7, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case