Illinois officials have released video of police entering the home of a woman who called 911 for help and the violent scene that ensued when a sheriff's deputy shot her in the face.
WARNING: The video below is graphic. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois State Police released video this week of police entering the home of a woman who called 911 for help and the violent scene that ensued when a sheriff's deputy shot her in the face.Police shot and killed 36-year-old Sonya Massey in her home on July 6. ISP posted the body worn camera on Monday after Sangamon County State’s Attorney John C.
Massey's death prompted subsequent protests demanding justice in the case. Echoing that call at her funeral, Massey's father, James Wilburn, said he's encouraged by the speed with which the Illinois State Police, which investigated the incident, and Milhiser acted."In 10 days, they convened a grand jury. They completed their investigation. They arrested, they got him fired," Wilburn said. "That's unheard of.
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