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Events to Honor Sonya Massey One Year After Her Death

SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JUL 3 – Events include a bridge dedication and healing circles to honor Massey and raise awareness about police violence, with a $10 million family settlement reached, officials said.

  • On July 6, the Massey Commission plans to host multiple events, including a bridge dedication and community activities, to mark the one-year anniversary of Sonya Massey's fatal shooting.
  • Last summer, Sonya Massey called 911 about a suspected intruder, and Deputy Sean Grayson shot her in the face after she threw hot water in self-defense.
  • Sonya Massey's family condemns her killing as 'senseless' and criticizes Deputy Sean Grayson, who faces five charges including first-degree murder, for shooting her during a call about an intruder.
  • The trial of Sean Grayson is set for October 20 in Peoria County, following the July 6 bridge dedication at 2 p.m. in Springfield.
  • Beyond memorial events, the Massey Commission promotes healing with purple-wearing and circles at Thrive Center and SIU centers this month.
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The State Journal-Register broke the news in on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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