Amber Guyger Granted Parole After 7 Years for Killing Botham Jean, Officials Confirm

Amber Guyger granted parole after 7 years for shooting Botham Jean. Family expresses disappointment as release nears.

October 1, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Dallas, Texas — Amber Guyger, the former Dallas police officer convicted in the 2018 killing of Botham Jean, has been approved for parole by the Texas Board of Pardons and Parole, officials confirmed.

The incident occurred when Guyger, who was living in the same apartment complex as Jean, mistakenly entered his unit after parking on the fourth floor of the building’s garage. She claimed she believed Jean was an intruder and shot him, resulting in his death. She was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the crime.

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Seven years into her sentence, Guyger is now eligible for release under supervision, though no specific date has been announced. The family of Botham Jean expressed deep disappointment with the decision, calling it a painful reminder of the loss they continue to endure. Meanwhile, the Dallas Police Department stated it had no involvement in the parole ruling, emphasizing that such decisions are made independently by the state board.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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