In what could have and should have been a defensive gun use, but wasn’t, a pastor’s pregnant wife (the order of those three words is important, but I’m not sure CNN has figured that out) was murdered by home intruders in Indianapolis.
It’s too bad she didn’t have a personal protection firearm nearby when things went bad for her Tuesday morning.
Pregnant pastor’s wife shot, killed in home invasion in Indianapolis
(CNN) – The pregnant wife of an Indianapolis pastor was shot and killed this week in what police are calling a home invasion. The victim was 12 weeks pregnant, according to CNN affiliate WXIN.
The couple’s 1-year-old son was home when the shooting occurred Tuesday morning, but was unharmed.
Amanda Blackburn, 28, was discovered by her husband, Resonate Church Pastor Davey Blackburn, after he returned from the gym that morning, the couple’s church said.
Blackburn was taken to Indiana University Methodist Hospital in critical condition, where she later died.
Police are calling for the public’s help in providing any information that may lead to identifying a suspect or suspects.
Hours before Blackburn was discovered by her husband, a neighbor’s house was also broken into by a burglar who took electronics and other valuables, but it is unclear if the events are connected, police told CNN affiliate WTHR.
Indianapolis police say they do not have anyone in custody, and that detectives are investigating, but “nothing significant has developed,” Sgt. Kendale Adams said. Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for tips leading to the arrest of Blackburn’s killer.
“What happened yesterday is pure evil. It is a terrible thing to happen to this family and to our community,” Indianapolis Police Commander Dawn Snyder told CNN affiliate WISH on Wednesday. “I know that we’re going to find the people responsible for this and they will be held accountable.”
As the investigation continues, Blackburn’s husband is leaning on the support of his church family.
“My wife was such a beautiful, gracious, loving woman of God,” Blackburn said in a message to his congregation. “I have not only lost my ministry partner and support but also my very best friend. There is no way to prepare yourself for circumstances like these.”
If it follows the trend of big-city violence, I’m predicting it was one of those Amish people who did this. Probably two actually.
Did they check for horse crap out front of the house?
Sam
She should have had a gun handy.
God protects his flock, but God also helps those who help themselves.
Sad to see something like this happen to good people.
Sam
There seems to be a common thread in all these home invasion and violent crime stories. This BLM bullshit is creating a whole new level of boldness amongst the criminal element. I foresee the violent crime numbers to be frighteningly high this year. Prepare yourselves, its only going to get worse. It seems like they feel like its their right to commit crimes and never have a job. And nothing will change unless we stand up and say enough of this racial political bullshit, time to be held accountable for your own lives and your actions.
Google the address. The initial response is “A murder shouldn’t happen in a neighborhood like this.”
What address? It only mentions the church, and you don’t know if they were living by the church or not.
I was wrong. The suspect wasn’t one of those Amish.
It was a black male.
Gosh, I’m so surprised.
Black lies matter….
Black lives SPLATTER!