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 shooters fired from a car and fled—vehicle identification could be critical.
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witness
Lead #2Many potential witnesses reportedly left the scene without providing statements to police. What did they see, and why didn't they come forward?
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evidence
Lead #3Are there surveillance cameras or video footage from nearby businesses that captured the shooting or the suspect vehicle before, during, or after the incident?
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 that wounded six others. Investigators believe she was an unintended target in a gang-related incident where shooters fired from a vehicle and fled the scene. The case remains unsolved, with the FBI offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible, as many witnesses may have left the scene without providing statements.
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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 was the gang-related motive? Understanding the connection between the intended and unintended targets could identify the perpetrators.
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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., a shooting occurred in the 300 block of SW Third Avenue. Seven people were shot, including 18-year-old Makayla Maree Harris.
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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:October 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 17, 2021 at 2:00 AM
Last Updated:October 22, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case