The Illinois police officer who shot and killed a Black woman in her own home after she called 911 to report a suspected break-in has been charged with charged with murder more than two weeks after he fired the fatal shots.
Now-former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson, 30, was formally charged on Wednesday in the homicide of Sonya Massey, 36, who called the police on July 6 for emergency help at her home in Springfield. In addition to being charged with three counts of murder, Grayson was also indicted for alleged aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct.
The arrest of Grayson was hailed by the attorney representing Massey’s family as an important first step toward securing justice for her killing.
“Today marks an important milestone in the pursuit of justice for Sonya Massey’s family. While nothing can undo the heinous actions of this officer, we hope the scales of justice will continue to hold him accountable and we will demand transparency at every step,” civil rights attorney Ben Crump said in a statement sent to NewsOne. “This news is a step toward justice for Sonya’s loved ones, especially her children, who have endured unimaginable pain and suffering since they were notified of this tragedy. We remain committed to uncovering the truth of what happened and identifying the failures that allowed this tragic death to occur.”
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