An Illinois deputy allegedly shot a woman, Sonya Massey, in her own Springfield home Saturday, resulting in her death. Deputy Sean Grayson has been charged with murder, authorities said Wednesday.
A Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputy has been charged in the shooting death of a woman who called police for help.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch
"At approximately 1:21 a.m., the Deputies reported that shots had been fired, resulting in a female being struck by gunfire," according to the sheriff's statement. "Deputies immediately administered first aid until EMS arrived. The woman was transported to St. John's Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased. No deputies were injured during the incident."
The Illinois State Police, who have taken over the investigation, told ABC News in a statement that they would not yet share body camera footage "to protect the integrity of the legal process and the right to a fair trial in the event charges are filed." "ISP is collaborating closely with the Sangamon County State's Attorney's Office to conduct a timely, comprehensive, and transparent investigation," according to a statement by the state police.
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