The person at the center of this case
Makayla Maree Harris, 18 years old
Cold Case · Open
MAKAYLA MAREE HARRIS
On July 17, 2021, at approximately 2:00 a.m., a mass shooting occurred in Portland, Oregon resulting in seven people wounded and one fatality. Makayla Maree Harris, 18 years old, was killed in what is believed to be a gang-related shooting where she was an unintended target. The shooters fired from a vehicle that fled the scene. Many potential witnesses dispersed after the incident.
300 block of SW Third Avenue, Portland, Oregon
🏛️ Portland Police Department and FBI Portland Field Office
Case Summary
On July 17, 2021, at approximately 2:00 a.m., a mass shooting occurred in Portland, Oregon resulting in seven people wounded and one fatality. Makayla Maree Harris, 18 years old, was killed in what is believed to be a gang-related shooting where she was an unintended target. The shooters fired from a vehicle that fled the scene. Many potential witnesses dispersed after the incident.
Timeline of Events
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2021-07-17
02:00Mass Shooting Incident
At approximately 2:00 a.m., a mass shooting occurred in the 300 block of SW Third Avenue. Seven people were wounded and Makayla Maree Harris was fatally shot.
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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.
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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suspect
Lead #1Unknown shooters who fired from a vehicle that fled the scene
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vehicle
Lead #2Vehicle used by shooters to flee the scene
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witness
Lead #3Multiple potential witnesses who dispersed after the shooting and may not have provided information to investigators
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evidence
Lead #4Video footage from prior to, during, or after the shooting
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clue
Lead #5Gang-related shooting motive; Makayla believed to be an unintended target
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open
Case Number:326
Started:July 17, 2021 at 2:00 AM
Last Updated:April 26, 2026
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