Amber Guyger granted parole after serving 7 years for shooting, killing Botham Jean, officials confirm

Updated on: October 1, 2026 / 1:06 PM CDT / CBS Texas

Amber Guyger, the former Dallas police officer convicted of the 2018 murder of Botham Jean, has been granted parole, according to the Texas Board of Pardons and Parole.

Guyger was found guilty seven years ago today, on Oct. 1, 2019, of shooting and killing Jean in his home. Guyger claimed she mistakenly parked on the fourth floor of the parking garage attached to the apartment building where both she and Jean lived, entered Jean's apartment instead of her own, and shot him, believing that he was an intruder.

Guyger, who faced anywhere from 5 years to life in prison, was sentenced to 10 years.

The BPP released the following reasons for approved parole are:

The BPP did not say when Guyger would be released.

After the BPP's decision was released, Jean's family said in a statement to CBS News Texas:

"Two days ago, the family of Botham Jean lovingly remembered their son and brother and celebrated his life on what would have been his birthday.

Today, it was reported that Amber Guyger will be paroled and will serve the remainder of her sentence under supervision. The family of…

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