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Sonya Massey

Case from Springfield, IL dated Jul 06, 2024

Victim Details

Sonya Massey

Female

Black / African American

Springfield

IL

2024-07-06

36

Sonya

Massey

Yes

07/14/2026

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On July 6, 2024, Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black mother of two from Springfield, Illinois, was fatally shot by former Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson. The incident occurred after Massey called 911 to report a suspected prowler outside her home in the 2800 block of Hoover Avenue.

Massey's mother, Donna, had called 911 the day before, informing dispatchers that Sonya was experiencing a mental health crisis but was not suicidal and did not pose a threat to herself or others ...
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  • WICS: Deputy faces murder charges in death of Sonya Massey: Body cam footage to be released
  • NPR Illinois: Sangamon County deputy indicted for murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey
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