The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office in Illinois released body-camera footage showing the fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who had called 911 for help. The incident occurred on July 6 in Springfield, Illinois, and has resulted in murder charges against Deputy Sean Grayson.
The 36-minute video released by Illinois State Police includes footage from the body cameras of the two deputies who responded to Massey’s call for assistance. The footage shows a confrontation between Massey and the deputies inside her home, where Grayson ultimately fired three shots, resulting in Massey's death.
