Police Officer Michael Blankenship

Police Officer Michael Blankenship

Ohio State University Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, February 10, 1997

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Michael Blankenship

Police Officer Michael Blankenship was shot and killed after he and another officer responded to a suspicious person call at the Wexner Center for the Arts.

The killer committed suicide.

Officer Blankenship had served with the Ohio State University Police Department for seven years and served in law enforcement for an additional 12 years. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Bio

  • Age 43
  • Tour 19 years
  • Badge 303

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Committed suicide

suspicious person

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Coming up on another anniversary of your death and I have not forgotten you. You were a great cop Mike and my mentor and teacher. I learned much from you and years after leaving law enforcement your imprint in my life remains. Miss you brother.

Sgt. C.J. Morgan

February 6, 2025

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