Rockford Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Wednesday, December 31, 1980
Add to My HeroesRandall A. Blank
Patrol Officer Randall Blank was shot and killed during a foot chase.
Officer Blank had responded to a local bar for a report of a purse snatching. When he arrived he engaged the suspect in a foot pursuit which resulted in a struggle. During the struggle the suspect was able to gain control of Officer Blank's service weapon and shot him in the head.
The suspect was apprehended a short time later by responding units.
Officer Blank had served with the Rockford Police Department for 10 months and had previously served with the Freeport Police Department for 1-½ years.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 2 years, 4 months
- Badge 236
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Died in prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 32 ReflectionsRandall Blank was my cousin and so hard on the family knowing he was doing his job when he was killed, and to happen on New Yrs Eve made it even harder. 1 yr later I lost my grandpa exactly 1 yr later.. 2 deaths on the same side of the family in 1 yr
Dawn Smith
Cousin
May 12, 2024
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