The person at the center of this case
Makayla Maree Harris, 18 years old
Cold Case · Open - Unsolved
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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witness
Lead #1Many potential witnesses reportedly fled the scene after the shooting and may not have provided information to investigators—locating these individuals could be crucial.
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evidence
Lead #2Video footage from prior to, during, or after the shooting could identify the vehicle and shooters; surveillance cameras in the downtown area may have captured critical evidence.
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vehicle
Lead #3The getaway vehicle used by the shooters has not been identified; details about its make, model, color, or direction of travel are sought.
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 was believed to be an unintended target in a gang-related incident where shooters fired from a vehicle before fleeing the scene, leaving six others wounded. Despite a $25,000 FBI reward, the case remains unsolved, with investigators seeking witnesses and video evidence from the chaotic scene.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4Why was Makayla specifically targeted, and what gang-related conflict was occurring in the area at that time?
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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 on SW Third Avenue, striking seven people including 18-year-old Makayla Maree Harris and six others.
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2021-07-17
02:00Victim Death
Makayla Maree Harris 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:May 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 17, 2021 at 2:00 AM
Last Updated:May 9, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case