Politics & Government
Closing Arguments To Begin Tuesday In Sonya Massey Murder Trial After Ex-Officer Sean Grayson Takes Stand
In July 2024, Massey called 911 to report a prowler. Grayson was among the officers who responded.
Updated on: October 28, 2025 / 8:58 AM CDT
Closing arguments are set to begin on Tuesday morning in the murder trial for former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson, in the shooting death of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman who had called police for help.
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In July 2024, Massey called 911 to report a prowler. Grayson was among the officers who responded.
During their interaction, Massey walked towards a pot of water on the stove. Massey told officers, "I rebuke you in the name of Jesus," before the officers pulled out their weapons, yelling for her to drop the pot. That's when Grayson shot Massey.