Incident Overview
The Illinois State Police have released bodycam footage of an incident involving a Initial Response
Two officers arrived at Sonya Massey’s home to investigate the prowler report. During the interaction, the deputies requested Massey to turn off the stove, which was heating up water. In the bodycam video, a verbal confrontation ensues where an officer can be heard shouting, “I swear to God, I’ll shoot you in your face,” and subsequently ordering Massey to “drop the puck.” The situation escalated quickly, leading to the fatal shooting. Sonya Massey’s family is represented by a high-profile civil rights attorney, expressing their anger towards the incident. They demand justice for Massey, emphasizing that Officer Charged
Shawn Grayson, the 30-year-old deputy involved, has been charged with first-degree murder and has been terminated from the
Critical Moment
Aftermath and Legal Actions
