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Makayla Maree Harris

Case from Portland, OR dated Jul 17, 2021

Victim Details

Makayla Maree Harris

Female

Portland

OR

2021-07-17

18

Makayla

Maree Harris

07/12/2026

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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 ...
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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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