Jack Campbell, the Illinois sheriff, announced that he would retire by the end of the month due to the current political climate making it untenable for him to continue leading the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office.
Despite facing criticism for hiring the white deputy responsible for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, Sheriff Campbell initially refused to resign. The deputy had prior DUI convictions and was terminated after being charged with murder.
The incident unfolded after Ms. Massey, having a mental breakdown, called emergency services. The deputy shot her in her home the next day, leading to investigations, termination, and eventual public outcry against the sheriff.
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