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Gavin Lee Blankenship

Case from Niles, MI dated May 12, 2022

Victim Details

Gavin Lee Blankenship

Male

White / Caucasian

Niles

MI

2022-05-12

14

Gavin

Lee Blankenship

07/18/2026

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In the spring of 2022, the life of 14-year-old Gavin Lee Blankenship was tragically cut short by an act of gun violence in Niles, Michigan. A Caucasian male, Gavin was born on April 18, 2008, in Mishawaka, Indiana. He was known by his family and friends as a protector, a prankster, and a lover of life who had a passion for football, basketball, baseball, and fishing. He dreamed of one day becoming a tattoo artist, a testament to his artistic talents.

On the evening of May 12, 2022, Gavin ...
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  • southbendtribune.com: Obituaries in South Bend, IN | South Bend Tribune
  • ABC57: Fourteen-year-old killed in overnight shooting at Niles apartment complex
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    Did anyone else attend the vigil for Gavin at the Arbor Trails? The outpouring of love and support w... ...Read More
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    I can’t stop thinking about Gavin's love for art and his dream of becoming a tattoo artist. It's n... ...Read More
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    I've been following Gavin's case closely, and I keep coming back to the outpouring ... ...Read More
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