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Makayla Maree Harris

Death by Force
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In the early morning hours of July 17, 2021, a burst of gunfire shattered the downtown Portland, Oregon, atmosphere, tragically ending the life of 18-year-old Makayla Maree Harris. A recent graduate of Grant High School, Makayla was with friends near a food cart area in the 300 block of Southwest 3rd Avenue when the shooting occurred at approximately 2:10 a.m. She was one of seven people struck by bullets in what authorities believe was a drive-by shooting. After being critically injured, Makayl ...Read More
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  • KOIN.com: 18-year-old girl ID’d as victim of downtown shooting
  • Portland Police: UPDATE: Homicide Victim Identified In Downtown Portland Shooting (Photo)
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    Victim Details

    Makayla Maree Harris

    Female

    Portland

    OR

    2021-07-17

    18

    Makayla

    Maree Harris

    11/23/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I just can't stop thinking about Makayla’s friends who were with her that night. I read some updat... ...Read More
    11/28/2024
    Hey everyone, I've been reflecting on something that really bothers me about Makayla Maree Harris's ... ...Read More
    01/28/2023
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