"An Illinois sheriff's deputy on Wednesday was convicted of fatally shooting an unarmed Black woman after she called 911 to report a prowler in her home, a lawyer representing the woman's family said. Sean Grayson, who is White, was found guilty of second-degree murder in the July 2024 killing of Sonya Massey, 36. The incident upended the local community, drew condemnation from the governor and the White House, and renewed national outrage over police conduct against Black Americans."
"Grayson, who faces the possibility of up to 20 years in prison, was one of two Sangamon County deputies to respond to Massey's call. Half an hour later, Grayson had shot Massey in her Springfield home and told the other deputy not to try to save her. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Jan. 29, the Associated Press reported. Massey's killing spurred protests across the country,reigniting criticism of how law enforcement responds to Black communities and people experiencing mental health crises."
Sean Grayson, a White Sangamon County sheriff's deputy, was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting 36-year-old Sonya Massey in July 2024 after she called 911 to report a prowler. Grayson shot Massey in her Springfield home, told the other deputy not to try to save her, and faces up to 20 years in prison. The killing provoked nationwide protests, led Springfield residents to form the Massey Commission to address systemic racism, prompted the sheriff's resignation, and spurred Illinois legislation requiring comprehensive police hiring history reviews.
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