Deputy who killed Sonya Massey was discharged from Army because of DUI, sources say
The former deputy charged with murder in the shooting death of Sonya Massey was discharged from the Army because of a drunk driving arrest in 2015, two sources told NBC News.
The former deputy charged with murder in the shooting death of Sonya Massey was discharged from the Army because of a drunk driving arrest in 2015, two sources told NBC News.
Why Sangamon County, Illinois, Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson was discharged is the latest revelation about his work history. Grayson was arrested on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct after he fatally shot Massey in the head in her home in Springfield on July 6.
Despite multiple documented issues with his policing ability, Grayson seemed to have little trouble repeatedly finding law enforcement employment. He worked for six law enforcement agencies in central Illinois in four years.
Before that, he was a private first class in the Army, stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas.
Grayson enlisted in the Army in 2014. He had no deployments and left the Army with the rank of private first class in February 2016, an Army spokesperson said.
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