Amanda Blackburn, 12 weeks pregnant, was shot in the head.
By Raif Karerat
The pregnant wife of an Indianapolis pastor was killed after being shot in the head during a home invasion.
Amanda Blackburn’s husband, Pastor Davey Blackburn, returned home from the gym and found his house in shambles and his wife prone and injured on the ground. Although was rushed to a hospital, the 28-year-old, who was 12 weeks pregnant, died the following day.
Indianapolis Metro Police Sgt. Kendale Adams said, “Our detectives believe this was a robbery likely to have gone foul. They are following up on several promising leads but at this point, they have not released suspect information.”
“Davey and Amanda Blackburn moved to Indianapolis in January of 2012 with a dream and a calling to start a life-giving church that would connect with people who normally wouldn’t connect with church,” according to Resonate Church’s website.
Amanda and Davey Blackburg — with their toddler son in tow — moved to Indianapolis in 2012 from South Carolina to start the Resonate Church, an independent church on the Northside, reported CBS News.
“My wife was such a beautiful, gracious, loving woman of God. I have not only lost my ministry partner and support but also my very best friend,” Davey Blackburn said in a statement Wednesday. “There is no way to prepare yourself for circumstances like these. As deeply as I am hurting I am hopeful and confident that good things will come of this.”
Police are investigating whether this incident is connected to another home invasion earlier that night or morning in the same area, reported ABC News, No connection has been made thus far.