PORTLAND, Ore. — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is offering rewards for information that leads to arrests in seven unsolved Portland murders. Some of the victims' families joined the agency during a press conference Monday and pleaded with the community to come forward with information.
One of the murder victims whose family spoke during Monday's press conference was Makayla Harris. She was shot in downtown Portland on July 17, 2021. Harris was 18 when she was killed. The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in Harris' murder.
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Patricia Center, Makayla's aunt, said the family just wants justice.
"Say something, because that could be one of your loved ones," Center said. "This could be your mom or dad standing before all of these people, asking the community to step up and say something they know."
The family of Evelin Navarro-Barajas, who was shot and killed in a parking lot on Northeast Killingsworth Street on June 18, 2020, also spoke during Monday's news conference. Barajas was 23 years old when she died.
Barajas' mother, Sonia, said it's hard to go on each day, knowing the killer is still out there. "It hurts me how somebody is out there just walking around like it's nothing, and we want justice for her," she said.
The FBI is also offering rewards for information that leads to arrests in the murders of Dhulfigar Kareem Mseer, De'annzello McDonald, Curtis Smith, Anthony McNaughton and Kelley Smith.
Kieran Ramsey with the FBI said he understands that some people with information could be afraid to come forward. But Ramsey said the FBI will work with people who come forward with information to make sure they are safe.
"You can feel free to contact Oregon Crime Stoppers or the FBI directly," Ramsey said. "Tell us about those fears, let us address them. Let us get your information and put it to good use to hold those people accountable that have taken all of these lives, and know that we will make sure you are safe in doing so."
Anyone with information about any of these murders can email Crime Stoppers of Oregon at crimetips@portlandoregon.gov. Secure, anonymous tips can be submitted here or via the P3 Tips mobile app. People with information can also contact the FBI directly at 1-800-CALL-FBI or by visiting tips.fbi.gov.