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Springfield, Illinois — A distressing incident on July 6, 2024, has led to murder charges against former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson.
Responding to a 911 call around 12:50 a.m. at a home in the 2800 block of Hoover Avenue, deputies entered the residence of 36-year-old Sonya Massey to ensure safety and gather information.
During the visit, an altercation occurred involving a pot of water left on the stove. Deputy Grayson, upon noticing the pot, commented from the living room. Massey, with police permission, moved to remove the pot and placed it on the kitchen counter.
The situation escalated quickly when Deputy Grayson drew his 9mm firearm and threatened Massey. In response, Massey raised her hands, apologized, and ducked behind the kitchen counter.
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The deputies, with guns drawn, approached Massey. As she rose and reached for the pot again, Grayson fired three shots, hitting Massey in the face.
She received immediate medical attention and was transported to a hospital but was later pronounced dead.
On July 17, authorities charged Grayson with three counts of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and official misconduct.
Held in jail pending trial, Grayson faces significant prison time if convicted, with potential sentences ranging from 45 years to life for murder, six to 30 years for battery, and two to five years for misconduct.
A Sangamon County judge deemed him a community risk, agreeing with prosecutors on pre-trial detention. This story is developing, stay tuned for updates.
[H/T PoliceActivity ]
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WTF are these people quoting? This woman was either unbalanced or on drugs. This was boiling water and it represents a threat to life and limb. Play stupid games and win stupid prizes. Remember they were here on a health check-why? And we all know why this cop is being charged with murder.
As an ex-cop shot in the line of duty, I am ashamed of this guy. He was wrapped way too tight and should never have been there. He’s a hot head and I will never defend his actions.
I showed this to two well experienced use of force instructors and we broke this down from by frame. 100% agreement on the rightful charges. Most cops charged are the victims of arrogant self serving prosecutors, but this is simply a case of murder. Time to rot buddy. Thanks for making us all look bad.
Pay attention to what is quoted as the woman making a statement, then see the response the officer gives. Never would imagine the way the officer would make that kind of reply to someone preaching Jesus at them. The officer is clearly a hothead & let his emotions take over when it was not necessary. And what kind of damage is a hot pot going to do to someone with that distance?
Absolutely ridiculous, she was not provided immediate medical assistance. Matter of fact, the cop that shot her witnessed all her blood pumped from her body in a matter of seconds as her heart fought to do it’s job, until there was nothing left to pump. I have no doubt that created and indelible memory.
I support the blue 100%. It’s a thankless job. But that was one of the worst police shoots I’ve ever seen. Cops have feeling too, and if I were this cop I would hate to be the one looking in the mirror every morning. And from what I’ve seen online about this cop, this wasn’t his first rodeo.
They article is lying. She did NOT receive “immediate medical attention”.
I am 100% right wing. Hardcore constitutionalist. Proud patriot.
However, I believe at my core that reigning in the police and repealing qualified immunity.
Yes, I believe in law and order. However, in this day and age it’s getting hard to differentiate modern American police from WW2 era nazi gestapo agents.
A little Church lady who loved Jesus was a threat because she had a pan of hot water? The ultra defensive LE training has failed, the hiring standards has failed.
will the city sue the pot manufacturer for selling a product that can be easily modified into an assault weapon?