Cortez Blassingame, a 27-year-old male from Cincinnati, Ohio, was tragically killed on December 24, 2002. The incident occurred on Kentucky Avenue in the West End neighborhood of Cincinnati. Cortez was shot at approximately 1956 Kentucky Avenue, and despite efforts by law enforcement, his case remains unsolved.
The Cincinnati Police Department, along with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), has classified the homicide as an open case.
The authorities continue to seek any information that might help bring justice for Cortez Blassingame. The Ohio Attorney General's office has highlighted this case in hopes of receiving tips that could lead to a resolution, encouraging anyone with relevant information to come forward. The community's assistance is seen as crucial in helping Cortez’s family find closure after such a devastating loss.
As part of an ongoing effort to shed light on unsolved homicides, Cortez's case is listed within the Ohio Attorney General's cold case database, which aims to increase visibility and potentially generate leads that could lead to a breakthrough. The investigators urge anyone with information to contact the BCI or the Cincinnati Police Department.
