Former Illinois Deputy Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in Sonya Massey Shooting Blogged by: thinktank A #Springfield jury has delivered a verdict in a case that has gripped Illinois. Former #SangamonCounty deputy #SeanGrayson has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the fatal police shooting of 36-year-old Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman who called 911 for help. Grayson was initially facing three counts of first-degree murder, but the jury cleared him of those. Instead, they found him guilty of a lesser charge, which could carry little to no jail time. The incident occurred in July 2024 when Massey reported a prowler near her home. Grayson and his partner responded, but only the partner’s body cam captured what happened inside. Grayson’s camera remained off until after he fired the fatal shot. According to testimony, Massey rebuked Grayson “in the name of Jesus” and moved toward a pot of hot water. Grayson claimed he feared for his life. However, his partner Daws...