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Family of woman shot dead by cops after calling 911 to report an intruder to be paid $10m for her killing

Sonya Massey was fatally shot by a police officer in her own home last summer

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2025

US Justice Department, Illinois sheriff agree to policing upgrades after Sonya Massey shooting death

The U.S. Justice Department has reached an agreement with a central Illinois sheriff's office that resolves an inquiry into last summer's shooting death of Sonya Massey

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

Illinois court orders pretrial release for deputy charged in Sonya Massey's killing

An Illinois appellate court has ruled that a former deputy sheriff charged with murder in the shooting death of Sonya Massey should be released from jail pending trial

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024

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Vegas cop shot innocent man in the head after he called 911 to report a break-in and was fighting off an intruder

Brandon Durham, 43, was fighting off a female intruder when an officer shot him multiple times

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2024

2024 is on track to be the deadliest year for police shootings in the U.S. in at least a decade

With 850 police killings this year, some studies suggest that the surge in gun sales have made officers more likely to use deadly force

Latin Times · Aug 29, 2024

Family Of Illinois Mother Killed By Deputy Demands Police Reforms

Advocates push for law enforcement reforms following the tragic death of Sonya Massey, emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency in policing.

Deputy who shot Sonya Massey was ‘ticking time bomb,’ family lawyer says

Deputy Sean Grayson’s DUI convictions meant he wasn’t even permitted to travel to Canada, lawyer Antonio Romanucci said on Wednesday. So why was he given a gun?

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024

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Sonya Massey’s killer cop to stay in jail despite request for release to treat cancer as sheriff abruptly resigns

Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell previously resisted calls to resign after the shooting

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2024

Sheriff Of Sangamon County, Illinois To Retire Amid Controversy

Sangamon County Sheriff retires after deputy's indictment in Sonya Massey shooting. Governor calls for resignation, Campbell vows justice and reform.

Illinois sheriff retiring after deputy he hired was charged with murder for shooting Sonya Massey

An Illinois sheriff who hired the deputy charged in the death of Sonya Massey has announced that he will retire, five weeks after the 36-year-old Black woman was fatally shot in her home

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024

From Michael Brown to Sonya Massey, a decade of police antiblack violence causes grief, worry and coping for Black parents

A decade ago, Michael Brown Jr., an unarmed Black 18-year-old, was shot and killed by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis.

The Conversation · Aug 8, 2024

Illinois Governor Calls For Resignation Of Sheriff

Governor Pritzker urges Sangamon County Sheriff to resign following fatal shooting incident. Calls for transparency and accountability in law enforcement.

Illinois governor calls for resignation of sheriff whose deputy fatally shot Black woman in her home

The Illinois governor is calling for the resignation of the sheriff whose deputy fatally wounded a Black woman after she called 911 for help last month

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024

Illinois Sheriff Vows To Rebuild Trust After Fatal Shooting

Sheriff Campbell vows to address systemic issues and rebuild trust after fatal shooting incident in Sangamon County.

Illinois sheriff whose deputy shot Sonya Massey says it will take rest of his career to regain trust

The Illinois sheriff whose deputy shot Sonya Massey in her home after she called 911 for help says it will take the rest of his professional life to rebuild trust in his agency

Deputy Indicted For First-Degree Murder In Fatal Police Shooting

The fatal shooting of Sonya Massey raises questions about law enforcement's handling of mental health crises and police violence against Black women.

Salon · Jul 31, 2024

Sheriff won't quit after Massey killing

"We failed Sonya," Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell acknowledged, before asking for forgiveness

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024

Sonya Massey made multiple 911 calls for mental health crises in days before police shot her at home

Records released by Illinois authorities show that Sonya Massey, the Black woman shot in her Springfield home by a sheriff's deputy after calling 911 for help, was the subject of at least two other emergency response calls in the days leading up to her July 6 death

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The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024

Illinois sheriff breaks silence over Sonya Massey shooting, admits his department ‘failed’

“I am sorry,” Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell told a Monday night gathering of more than 500 people. “She called for help, and we failed her.

Illinois Sheriff Apologizes For Deputy's Fatal Shooting Of Woman

Sheriff Campbell apologizes for the tragic shooting of Sonya Massey, sparking demands for justice and accountability in the community.

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024

Illinois sheriff, whose deputy killed Sonya Massey apologizes: 'I offer up no excuses'

The Illinois sheriff whose deputy shot Sonya Massey, the unarmed Black woman who called 911 for help in her Springfield home, apologized Monday night during a community meeting

Former Deputy's Troubling Past Revealed In Newly Released Recordings

Audio recordings reveal troubling details about former deputy Sean Grayson's history of misconduct and inaccuracies in law enforcement, raising serious con...

Illinois Deputy Charged In Shooting Death Of Sonya Massey

Illinois deputy charged in fatal shooting of Sonya Massey raises concerns about police conduct and accountability.

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2024

With DUI-related ejection from Army, deputy who killed Massey should have raised flags, experts say

Authorities say the Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged in the shooting death of Sonya Massey was kicked out of the Army for the first of two drunken driving convictions in which he had a weapon in his car

Salon · Jul 27, 2024

Cops keep killing Black disabled people

"Black disabled people are particularly seen as problematic in the eyes of the state and a threat," expert says

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