Autopsy findings on Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman fatally shot in her Illinois home by a now-fired sheriff’s deputy charged in her death, confirm that she died from a gunshot wound to the head.
This undated photo provided by the family's lawyers in July 2024 shows Sonya Massey of Springfield, Ill. Prosecutors have charged Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson with murdering Massey while responding to an emergency call at her home July 6, 2024, saying in court records that he shot her in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home.
Now-fired sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson, who is white, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct charges in Massey's killing. He was fired last week by the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office.
Sonya Massey Ethnicity U.S. News
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sonya Massey murder: Autopsy results released after Illinois officer shot woman inside her homeThe autopsy of an Illinois woman who was shot in the face and killed by a sheriff's deputy has been released.
Read more »
Sonya Massey killed by gunshot wound to the head, autopsy findsThe White sheriff’s deputy who shot her in the face, Sean Grayson, was charged with first-degree murder last week.
Read more »
Sonya Massey autopsy report confirms she died from a gunshot wound to headMinyvonne Burke is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News.
Read more »
Solange Rips Treatment Of Black Woman in U.S. After Sonya Massey ShootingThe fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey has saddened Solange Knowles like many Americans -- and she's making a nuanced point about this being a regular thing in the U.S.
Read more »
Sonya Massey's Dad Rages After Shooting: 'You Killed The Wrong Black Woman'Sonya Massey's father spoke to reporters after body camera footage of the fatal shooting was released.
Read more »
Harris condemns shooting of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black womanVice President Harris, the likely Democratic presidential nominee, said Massey “deserved to be safe” and that the police officers who responded to her call had failed her. Massey was shot by Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson as he responded to her 911 call.
Read more »