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Events to Honor Sonya Massey One Year After Her Death
- Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old mother in Springfield, Illinois, was fatally shot by Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson on July 6 during a 911 call about a suspected intruder.
- The shooting occurred after Grayson motioned to a pot of hot water in Massey's kitchen, leading to an exchange where she dropped and threw the water before he fired three shots, one hitting her in the face.
- Since the incident, Massey's family has actively sought justice, attended pre-trial hearings, participated in commemorative events including a bridge dedication and concerts, and engaged with the community to keep her memory alive.
- Sean Grayson has been formally charged with first-degree murder among several other counts and is scheduled to stand trial on October 20, while the family of Sonya Massey remembers her as a dedicated, caring mother who continues to grieve deeply.
- The one-year anniversary and related events highlight ongoing community efforts to address police brutality and encourage remembrance through wearing purple and planting flowers, reflecting Massey’s legacy.
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Op-Ed: We Have To Keep Sonya Massey's Name Alive
Last summer, on July 6, we learned of a new reason for the police to kill an unarmed Black person: a pot of hot water. Sonya Massey, then 36, called 911 when she suspected an intruder at her home in Springfield, Illinois. According to an Illinois State Police summary of her shooting death, when police arrived, deputies did indeed see a car at Massey’s home that looked broken into. After knocking on the door, the two officers claimed they found h…
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Op-Ed: We Have To Keep Sonya Massey’s Name Alive
Last summer, on July 6, we learned of a new reason for the police to kill an unarmed Black person: a pot of hot water. Sonya Massey, then 36, called 911 when she suspected an intruder at her home in Springfield, Illinois. According to an Illinois State Police summary of her shooting death, when police arrived, deputies did indeed see a car at Massey’s home that looked broken into. After knocking on the door, the two officers claimed they found h…
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