In wake of Sonya Massey shooting, call for referendum Illinois sheriff's job
CHICAGO -- Calls are growing for the Sangamon County, Illinois sheriff to resign—after one of his deputies shot and killed Sonya Massey in her kitchen after she called for help last month.Sangamon County Board member Sam Cahnman said he will introduce a resolution to have a referendum added to the ballot in November—simply asking voters whether Sheriff Jack Campbell should resign.
Two of the six law enforcement agencies for which Grayson had worked since 2020 said he needed more training, while a third said he 'did not demonstrate good officer safety skills.'But Campbell said Grayson had more training than most officers.'He was certified to work in Illinois,' said Campbell. 'He had to pass all the required testing. He was drug tested and, and he passed a psychological evaluation.
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