Howard Blankenship

Death by Force

Howard Blankenship, a 47-year-old African American man from Joliet, IL, tragically lost his life on January 27, 2017. Howard was sitting in a parked car at the intersection of Ruby and Center streets when he was shot multiple times. He was found slumped behind the wheel of a Buick, and despite being rushed to Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. This incident marked the second time Howard had been shot while sitting in a parked car; the first oc ...Read More

Joliet, IL Patch: Update: 1 Slain, 1 Wounded in Friday Evening Shooting on Ruby Street

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