Sonya Massey murder: Former Illinois deputy seeks pretrial release

📆 10/23/2024 4:22 PM

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📆 10/23/2024 4:22 PM
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A former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy charged with the murder of Sonya Massey is seeking to be released from jail while awaiting trial.

Sean Grayson, who has been in custody since his arrest in July, is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and official misconduct.Massey had called 911 to report a prowler, but it was later revealed that she was dealing with a mental health crisis at the time of the incident. Grayson, responding to the call, fatally shot Massey, leading to the charges against him. He has since pleaded not guilty.

Massey was hit three times, with a fatal shot to her head.The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board shows Grayson was hired part time on Aug. 11, 2020, by the Pawnee Police Department. He also was hired part time on Feb. 4, 2021, by the Kincaid Police Department and on May 20, 2021, by the Virden Police Department.

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