Former police officer Sean Grayson guilty of 2nd degree murder in Sonya Massey shooting

Former police officer Sean Grayson guilty of 2nd degree murder in Sonya Massey shooting

A jury has found former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson guilty of second degree murder for the fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey. The jury deliberated for several hours after closing arguments ended late Tuesday morning before adjourning for the night. Deliberations resumed Wednesday morning around 8:30 a.m. The jury has asked several questions and…

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Jury begins deliberating in trial of ex-officer Sean Grayson in Sonya Massey murder

Jury begins deliberating in trial of ex-officer Sean Grayson in Sonya Massey murder

Jurors began deliberating late Tuesday morning in the murder trial for former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson, in the shooting death of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman who had called police for help. The jury received the case following closing arguments from prosecutors and defense attorneys. In July 2024, Massey called 911 to report a…

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