Michael Benjamin Blankenship, 29, was found dead from a gunshot wound on August 6, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. He was discovered unresponsive in an alley behind 954 Geers Avenue and was pronounced dead at the scene after paramedics responded. Police believe he was shot in an alley off East Livingston Avenue and then made his way to Geers Avenue. Neighbors reported hearing gunshots around midnight but did not call police immediately.

The Columbus Police Department had no known suspects or motives and no arrests had been announced. The case is assigned to the Homicide Cold Case Unit, and investigators continue to seek information from the public to help bring justice for Blankenship’s family. If anyone knew Michael, witnessed activity in the East Livingston or Geers Avenue area that night, or has information, please contact the Columbus Police Department.