Illinois deputy charged with murder discouraged partner from trying to save Sonya Massey, records say
A fatal law enforcement shooting in Illinois that prompted outrage from protesters and officials followed a dispute over a pot of steaming water in the victim’s home, court and law enforcement records say.
A fatal law enforcement shooting in Illinois that prompted outrage from protesters and officials followed a dispute over a pot of steaming water in the victim’s home, court and law enforcement records say.
Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson, who was indicted on charges of first-degree murder and other crimes in the July 6 killing of Sonya Massey, 36, is accused of shooting Massey in the face after he and another deputy were dispatched to her home shortly before 1 a.m. after she reported a possible prowler, according to the documents.
Grayson did not render aid after the shooting and discouraged his partner from doing so, according to a petition from prosecutors seeking to deny pretrial release for Grayson.
Grayson pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Thursday, according to his lawyer, Dan Fultz, who would not comment further on the charges.
Prosecutors argued that Grayson was a threat to the community and should remain in custody without bail. A judge granted the request Thursday.
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