An sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot a over a pot of water has been charged with . The Sangamon County “faces three counts of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct.” These charges stemmed from an incident earlier this month on July 6, when Sonya Massey called 911, telling the dispatcher her concerns about a possible .
Sean Grayson, who is white, and his partner responded to the 36-year-old’s call at her Springfield, I.L. home.
According to prosecutors, Grayson allegedly permitted Massey to place a pot of water that was being heated on the stove to the counter. Grayson then purportedly “‘aggressively yelled’ at Massey over the pot and pulled his 9 mm pistol. Massey then put her hands in the air, declared ‘I’m sorry’ and ducked for cover before being shot in the face.
Grayson also discouraged the other deputy from getting his medical kit,” reports. Grayson fired his service three times. Massey was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Mary Rodgers, , wrote that “The other deputy still rendered aid and stayed with Ms. Massey until medical help arrived,” adding that Grayson “at no time attempted to render aid to Ms. Massey.
” Grayson attempted to propose a defense around fearing for his life, per a memorandum. But an investigation deemed deadly force was not justifiable, Grayson was fired from the department. “It is clear that the deputy did not act as trained or in accordance with o.