GRAPHIC VIDEO | Officials release video of officer fatally shooting 26-year-old Sonya Massey in her home after she called 911
Sonya Massey was shot in the face by Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Grayson. Grayson, who pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and other charges, is held in Sangamon County Jail awaiting trial.
Massey had called 911 on July 6 to report a suspected prowler outside her Springfield, Illinois home. Grayson shot Massey in the face over a pot of water in her home.
The video shows deputies searching Massey’s property before entering her home. Inside, Massey turned off a pot on the stove at Grayson’s request.
Grayson then threatened and shot Massey, who was holding the pot.
Grayson did not activate his body camera until after firing the shots.
He allegedly advised his partner not to give medical aid due to the severity of Massey's injuries.
The other deputy provided emergency assistance until medical professionals arrived.
Family members claim they were misled about who shot Massey, initially being told it might have been a neighbor or self-inflicted. They learned the truth from news reports. The family demands a thorough investigation and stiff punishment for Grayson.
It's literally making me so angry that people keep accusing this woman of throwing water. She never threw any water! She sat the pot down! That cop lied to his fellow officers!! you can see she went down to the floor with her hands up‼️‼️‼️ #SonyaMassey#JUSTICEFORSONYAMASSEY