Federal marshals arrested a 23-year-old Portland man in Virginia on Thursday in connection with a late December downtown shooting that left one person dead and another seriously injured, authorities said. The arrest comes more than three months after officers found two victims in an alley near Southwest Ankeny Street. Officials say the suspect will be returned to Oregon to face charges tied to the case.
Arrest in Virginia
Portland police say the U.S. Marshals Service took 23-year-old Jaylen K. Harris into custody in Virginia and that he will be extradited to Oregon to face charges related to the downtown shooting, as reported by KPTV. Authorities did not release booking paperwork or a list of formal charges at the time of the arrest, keeping the details under wraps for now.
December Shooting That Killed John C. Frazier
At about 11:42 p.m. on Dec. 28, 2025, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 200 block of Southwest Ankeny Street and found an adult male deceased and a second adult male with serious injuries, according to the Portland Police Bureau. The bureau later identified the person killed as 25-year-old John C. Frazier and assigned the case number 25-355331, asking anyone with information to contact homicide detectives. The Medical Examiner ruled Frazier’s death a homicide by gunshot, per the police release.
Local Coverage And Tips Sought
Local outlets covered the original scene and the police appeal for witnesses in the days after the shooting. Reporters noted the area was cordoned off while the Homicide Unit worked the case, as detailed in coverage of the incident that left one dead, another injured. Investigators asked anyone with video or eyewitness information to contact the bureau and reference the case number.
What Happens Next
Authorities said Harris will be returned to Oregon for prosecution and that Multnomah County prosecutors will handle any formal charges after he arrives, as reported by KPTV. The timing for extradition, initial booking and arraignment has not been released. Police and prosecutors typically announce charging details once booking is complete, so the public will likely have to wait for the next round of updates.
Legal Process And How To Contact Investigators
The Portland Police Bureau's Homicide Unit continues to investigate and has asked anyone with information to email [email protected] or call 503-823-0479, referencing case number 25-355331, according to the bureau's press release. Detectives say tips and video from the public were important early in the probe and remain vital as the case moves toward extradition and potential charges.
