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Dawlton D. Blankenship

Case from Bluefield, WV dated Jun 26, 2026

Victim Details

Dawlton D. Blankenship

Male

White / Caucasian

Bluefield

WV

2026-06-26

24

Dawlton

D. Blankenship

07/12/2026

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On a summer evening in Bluefield, West Virginia, a prearranged confrontation turned deadly, claiming the life of 24-year-old Dawlton D. Blankenship on June 26, 2026. The tragic events unfolded in the parking lot of Brushfork Elementary School, where Blankenship and his companions, including his brother, had agreed to meet three other individuals to settle a dispute. What was intended to be a physical fight escalated dramatically, leaving a family to grieve and a community in shock. The gathering ...
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  • https://www.wvva.com: One dead, three behind bars in Brushfork shooting
  • WV MetroNews: Mercer County shooting leaves one dead and three in jail - WV MetroNews
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