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.Sonya Massey, 36, was killed at her home in Springfield, about 200 miles south of Chicago, after deputies responded to her 911 call about a possible prowler early on July 6.
Grayson was indicted on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct. Grayson, who is white, was in custody awaiting a court appearance Thursday. Defense attorney Dan Fultz declined to comment.Sheriff Jack Campbell said Grayson has been fired."It is clear that the deputy did not act as trained or in accordance with our standards. ...
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