INDIANAPOLIS — Amanda Blackburn, the daughter of an Elkhart pastor who was shot in her Indianapolis home Tuesday, has died, the Marion County Coroner’s Office said Thursday morning, Nov. 12.

Blackburn, 28, was the victim of an attempted robbery Tuesday morning, Nov. 10, in her Indianapolis home and suffered a gunshot wound to her head. Her father is Phil Byars, the head pastor at First Baptist Church of Elkhart on CR 17.

“An organ procurement was completed and an autopsy will be performed today at our office,” Chief Deputy Coroner Alfie Ballew said.

The victim’s husband, Davey Blackburn, came home from the gym to find Blackburn unconscious on the floor, according to WTHR-TV in Indianapolis.

Amanda Blackburn and her husband moved to Indianapolis in 2012 from South Carolina to start the Resonate Church, an independent church, the IndyStar said. The couple has a toddler son, and Amanda Blackburn was 12 weeks pregnant, according to the newspaper.

“It’s impossible to communicate all the emotions my heart has been forced to process,” Davey Blackburn said in a statement. “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.

”Thank you for understanding my desire to take these next few days to continue to grieve for Amanda Grace,“ he added. ”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.“

Police have not released details about a suspect or suspects, the IndyStar reports.

Crimestoppers of Central Indiana is offering a reward of $1,000 to anyone who can provide more information about the shooting and attempted robbery. People can call (317) 262-8477 or (800) 222-8477 to leave an anonymous tip or submit a tip online.

Blackburn was home with her toddler son during the attempted robbery, WTTV reports. The child was not injured.

Source: Elkhart Truth