Sonya Massey called 911 to report a prowler when Sean Grayson ‘aggressively yelled’ and fatally shot her in face
Mother of Sonya Massey mourns the loss of her daughter Sonya at a protest in Springfield, Illinois, on 12 July 2024.Mother of Sonya Massey mourns the loss of her daughter Sonya at a protest in Springfield, Illinois, on 12 July 2024.sheriff’s deputy has been charged with murder after fatally shooting a Black woman who called 911 to report a possible prowler.
The details emerged from a court document that was filed in support of keeping Grayson in custody without bond. County circuit judge Ryan M Cadagin denied Grayson pretrial release at a hearing Thursday in Springfield. Grayson, who has since been fired from the department, was indicted on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct. He pleaded not guilty in his first court appearance Thursday.
No one argued with the state’s contention that body camera footage of the incident upheld the first requirement in ordering Grayson detained – that there is a strong presumption that the actions alleged in the indictment occurred.Defense attorney Dan Fultz argued for Grayson’s release, contending the state’s arguments fell short on other arguments.
Cadagin decreed that Massey, weighing about 110lbs , posed no threat to the 6ft-3in , 228lb Grayson, who was armed and accompanied by another deputy, and after shooting her refused to render aid. “I am enraged that another innocent Black woman had her life taken from her at the hands of a police officer,” Illinois governor JB Pritzker called Massey’s killing at the hands of police a “tragedy” and said it was “heartbreaking”.
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