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Photos released of Amanda Blackburn's suspected killer

Michael Anthony Adams, Jill Disis, and Justin L. Mack
IndyStar
One of two surveillance photos of suspect in Amanda Blackburn killing released by IMPD.

Police have released two photos of the man suspected of killing Amanda Blackburn, the pregnant 28-year-old woman who was fatally shot inside her home a week ago.

During a Friday press conference, officials with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said surveillance footage collected at the scene gave them a glimpse of the suspect who entered Blackburn's home in the 2800 block of Sunnyfield Court Tuesday morning while her husband, Pastor Davey Blackburn, was at the gym, and the couple's toddler was in his crib.

IMPD released the two surveillance photos around 9 p.m. Monday.

The man seen in the photos is described by investigators as being between 5 feet 4 inches and 5 feet 9 inches tall with a slim-to-medium build. He was wearing light-colored pants and a two-toned hoodie. His photo was captured by a surveillance camera system of a home on Sunnyfield.

One of two surveillance photos of a person suspected of killing Amanda Blackburn released by IMPD.

Police said he attempted to conceal his face from neighbors as he entered the home.

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Blackburn's husband found her in their home about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday when he returned from the gym. A resident reported hearing gunshots between 6:45 and 6:55 a.m. She died Thursday and her organs were procured for donation.

It is believed that the suspect entered in an attempt to burglarize the home, but police have not said whether anything was stolen.

Authorities have also stated that there was "no forced entry" into the home but have not elaborated.

As police work to track down Blackburn's killer, thousands of residents packed the Traders Point Christian Church Sunday to honor her life.

The service was coordinated by four churches, including NewSpring Church, the church the Blackburns attended in South Carolina, and Resonate Church, the Indianapolis church of which Davey Blackburn is pastor.

Star reporter Gabby Ferreira contributed to this story.Call Star reporter Michael Anthony Adams at (317) 444-6123. Follow him on Twitter: @MichaelAdams317.

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