Heartless Robbers Shoot Pregnant Pastor's Wife in the Head

 

A pregnant wife of a pastor died when alleged armed robbers shot her in the head, authorities said Thursday, Novemmber 12.

 

Amanda Blackburn of Indianapolis  was 13 weeks pregnant when an unknown assailant broke into her home and shot her in the head. The child did not survive, family spokeswoman Suzanne Swift said.

 

The Blackburns who husband was not home at the time of the robbery, also have a 15-month-old son, Weston.

 

A statement released by the church founded by her husband, Davey Blackburn, said someone had broken into the couple's home.

The statement about his wife's death on Facebook read:

It's impossible to communicate all the emotions my heart has been forced to process. 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. 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. I rest in the truth of Romans 8:28 that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him and who are called according to His purpose. 

Thank you for understanding my desire to take these next few days to continue to grieve for Amanda Grace. My focus right now is to let The Lord minister to my heart as I continue to shepherd little Weston's. I'll be taking this time to focus on being a great follower of Jesus, dad, family member, and pastor to our growing church.

Amanda made it her life’s calling to love and serve everyone she knew. Even more, she has made it her life’s mission to see as many people as possible come to know Jesus as their personal Savior. I know that in her death and legacy even more people will come to a saving faith in Christ. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt her desire for me would be to continue what we've started here in Indy. I hold firm to the belief that God is still good, that He takes our
tragedy and turns it into triumph, and that the best truly is yet to come

Police believe the shooting took place during a robbery, but have revealed few details.

 

A news conference on the case was planned for Friday and a manhunt for the assailant is on.