In the early morning hours of a Monday in Jackson, Tennessee, the life of 32-year-old Amanda Wilbourn, a female, was tragically cut short. On July 11, 2022, a call reporting a shooting brought officers from the Jackson Police Department to the Slide and Ride Tavern located on Old Hickory Boulevard at approximately 2:45 a.m.
At the scene, it was reported that several shots had been fired at a vehicle that was leaving the parking lot of the establishment.
A short time later, officers discovered Wilbourn's vehicle in the vicinity of the 1862 Highway 45 Bypass. Inside, they found Amanda Wilbourn suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite the efforts to save her, she succumbed to her injuries.
The Jackson Police Department confirmed Wilbourn's death and immediately launched an investigation into the shooting. In the days following the incident, authorities appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information to come forward and contact the Jackson Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
As of the latest available information, the investigation into the death of Amanda Wilbourn remains ongoing. No suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been announced in connection with the case. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the motive behind it have not been released by law enforcement officials. The case continues to be an open investigation, leaving a community and a family seeking answers and justice for the untimely loss of a young woman.
