Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
An Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the death of a Black woman shot her in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home and then discouraged his partner from trying to save her, authorities said Thursday.The details were in a court document filed in support of keeping fired Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson in custody without bond.
'It is clear that the deputy did not act as trained or in accordance with our standards. ... With our badge we accept enormous responsibility, and if that responsibility is abused, there should be consequences,' Campbell said Wednesday.Ben Crump, an attorney for Massey's family, said the charges were a 'step toward justice for Sonya's loved ones, especially her children, who have endured unimaginable pain and suffering since they were notified of this tragedy.
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