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Illinois Deputy Charged With Murder In Black Woman's Death

This booking photo provided by the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office shows Sean Grayson, on July 17, 2024, in Springfield, Ill. Grayson, an Illinois sheriff’s deputy, has been charged with murder in th

An Illinois sheriff’s deputy has been charged with murder in the death of a Black woman after a tragic incident in her home. The former deputy, Sean Grayson, allegedly shot the woman in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water and then discouraged his partner from trying to save her.

The details of the incident were revealed in a court document filed in support of keeping Grayson in custody without bond. The court denied Grayson pretrial release at a hearing in Springfield.

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