Crime & Safety
Opening Statements In Murder Trial Of Sean Grayson For Sonya Massey Police Shooting Begin Wednesday
The jury was selected for the trial on Monday. The 12-person jury is made up of nine women and three men. One juror is Black.
Updated on: October 22, 2025
Opening statements are expected to begin Wednesday morning in the murder trial of an Illinois Sheriff's deputy charged with killing Sonya Massey, a Black woman shot in her Sangamon County home last year after calling 911 for help.
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The trial was moved to Peoria County, Illinois, about an hour away from where the fatal police shooting happened, due to pre-trial publicity. Security around the courthouse has also been tight, with snipers on the top of some of the buildings.
The jury was selected for the trial on Monday. The 12-person jury is made up of nine women and three men. One juror is Black.