On Thursday the youth Pastor of Dallas West Church of Christ was shot and killed by a police officer in his own home.
Botham Jean was shot Thursday by an off-duty Dallas police officer who reportedly mistook Jean’s apartment for her own.
According to CBN, investigators are saying that Officer Amber Guyger was returning home from a shift when she entered Jean’s apartment and opened fire thinking Jean was an intruder.
Jean’s family’s lawyer is calling for Guyger’s arrest and has spoken out against the fact that days after the shooting Guyer remained free. Reportedly, the family’s lawyer is proclaiming that the officer is receiving favorable treatment. Guyger was arrested on Sunday and is out on bond.
Police are still investigating the shooting.
On Sunday at Dallas West Church of Christ, the family and church congregation held a service to honor the life of Jean.
According to The Dallas Morning News, Jean moved to Dallas after graduating from Harding University in Arkansas.
While attending university, Jean was reportedly known for his “beautiful voice,” and often led worship at the university chapel.
Jean would go on to serve as a youth pastor and worship leader in Dallas.
CBN reports that during the service on Sunday, family and friends paid tribute to Jean by singing “My God is Real,” one of Jean’s favorite hymns.
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