Ohio State University Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Monday, February 10, 1997
Add to My HeroesMichael 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 96 ReflectionsOfficer Blankenship, you are not forgotten!
Your service had a huge impact on this community, and you sacrificed everything to protect us. Although I never met you, I went to OSU and I always appreciated the OSU Police keeping us safe. Thank you for your service and sacrifice!
Although you are gone, #303 will never be forgotten!
God bless you and your family.
Medicaid Fraud Analyst Jason Dorstewitz
Ohio Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
February 12, 2025
