Family alleges cover-up in shooting by Illinois deputy that killed Sonya Massey
CHICAGO -- The family of Sonya Massey demanded justice Tuesday, one day after video of the police shooting in downstate Illinois that killed her went public.The sheriff's deputy who killed Massey is now charged with the woman's murder.The point heard again and again from Massey's family Tuesday was not only that she was not only shot and killed by law enforcement—but also, the family claims, authorities also tried to cover it up.
Just a ball of love honestly to me. She cooked me the best food. I love her food, honestly,' said Malachi Hill-Massey, Sonya Massey's son. 'She just the most loving person ever. I don't know. That's the person that made me feel so loved.'Massey's son and mother said police weren't transparent about what happened.
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