Body camera video shows Sonya Massey's final moments before she was fatally shot by a deputy
Authorities released body camera footage Monday of Sonya Massey's final moments before she was fatally shot by law enforcement at her home in Springfield, Illinois.
Authorities released body camera footage Monday of Sonya Massey's final moments before she was fatally shot by law enforcement at her home in Springfield, Illinois.
Massey, 36, was killed July 6 after she called the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office because she was afraid there might be a prowler outside, according to an attorney for her family and Illinois State Police.
Former Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson is accused of shooting Massey in the face after he and another deputy were dispatched to her home shortly before 1 a.m.
Sonya Massey speaks with local police at the door of her home in Springfield, Ill., on July 6.Illinois State Police via YouTubeGrayson has been indicted on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct, said Sangamon County State’s Attorney John Milhiser.
Grayson pleaded not guilty last week, according to his lawyer, Dan Fultz, who declined to comment after the body camera footage was released.
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