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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 ...Read More
Victim Details

Gavin Lee Blankenship

Male

White / Caucasian

Niles

MI

2022-05-12

14

Gavin

Lee Blankenship

12/25/2025