Illinois Deputy Found Guilty Of Murder In The Shooting Of Sonya Massey, A Black Woman Who Called 911

Sean Grayson could face up to 20 years in prison for killing Massey, who had called 911 reporting a prowler.

Jury Deliberations Start In Trial Of Illinois Deputy Who Killed Sonya Massey

Prosecutors said Massey was "hiding from an angry man with a gun," when she was shot after calling 911 for help.

Sheriff's Deputy 'Got Mad' And Fatally Shot Sonya Massey Without Justification, Prosecutor Says

Massey, who suffered from mental health problems, called 911 asking for help the night she was fatally shot.

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.

Opening Statements Wednesday In Trial Of Ex-Illinois Officer Who Killed Sonya Massey

Sean Grayson, 31, a former deputy, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder.

Trial Of Former Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson For Murder Of Sonya Massey Begins

The case is likely to rely heavily on body camera footage that captured what occurred in the early morning hours of July 6, 2024.

8-Year-Old Dies, Bringing Death Toll In IL Day Camp Crash To 5: Authorities

Bradley Lund suffered multiple blunt force injuries in the April 28 crash at YNOT After School Camp in Chatham, authorities said.

Sean Grayson's Attorneys Ask IL Supreme Court To Release Him From Jail As He Awaits Trial For Murder Of Sonya Massey

Sean Grayson, 30, has been charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct in Massey's death.

Trial For Ex-Deputy Who Shot Unarmed Woman Moved To Another City

A former deputy's murder trial in the death of Sonya Massey was moved out of Springfield due to intense publicity, a judge ruled.

IL Man Threatened To Kill Biden, Obama: Police

He threatened to have Obama assassinated, told Biden “your f****ed,” and threatened to have First Lady Jill Biden raped, police said.

Deputy Who Killed Sonya Massey May Be Released From Jail: Reports

Massey’s father, James Wilburn, described the possibility of the deputy's release as “a serious miscarriage of justice,” one paper reported.

Feds Investigating IL Sheriff's Office After Sonya Massey Shooting

Authorities are looking into "serious concerns about SCSO’s interactions with Black people and people with behavioral health disabilities."

Possible Wrongful Convictions In IL To Be Investigated Under New Unit

Attorney General Kwame Raoul has created a Conviction Integrity Unit to investigate innocence claims from inmates.

Ex-Springfield Cop Faces Felony DUI In Crash That Seriously Injured 2

Michael Egan, who retired as a sergeant the same day, is accused of driving drunk before colliding with a motorcycle.

Pritzker Says Sheriff In Sonya Massey Case Should Resign

Massey was killed inside her home by a deputy who had worked for six police agencies in four years and had been kicked out of the Army.

Sonya Massey 911 Calls Include Her Mom Asking Cops Not To 'Hurt Her'

Several 911 calls were made from Massey's home days before her death, including her mother saying, "I don't want you guys to hurt her."

'No Excuses': Sheriff Apologizes After Sonya Massey Killing

“I stand here today before you with arms wide open and I ask for your forgiveness," he said, weeks after one of his deputies killed Massey.

Deputy Who Killed Sonya Massey Left A Trail Of Red Flags: Reports

Sean Grayson was told he needed "high-stress decision-making classes" over a year before he shot Massey in the head.

Deputy Who Killed Massey Should Have Raised Red Flags, Experts Say

A DUI-related ejection from the Army and six police jobs in four years should have raised serious questions when he was hired: Expert.

Autopsy Confirms Sonya Massey Died From Gunshot Wound To Head

"The autopsy confirms what everybody already knows, that this was just a senseless, unnecessary, excessive use of force," attorney says.

Sonya Massey's Family Seeking Donations 'As We Fight For Justice'

Massey's shocking and violent death at the hands of a Springfield area sheriff’s deputy was captured on body camera.

Deputy Who Killed Sonya Massey Worked At 6 Police Agencies In 4 Years

He also pleaded guilty twice to driving under the influence, records show.

Shocking Body Camera Footage Shows Sonya Massey's Violent Last Moments

The video shows how a routine call turned tense and deadly in a matter of seconds.

Deputy Shot Woman In Face After Ordering Her To Move Pot Of Water

Prosecutors say he yelled at the woman over the pot of water, then shot her before discouraging his partner from rendering medical help.

IL Deputy Charged In Murder Of Woman Who Called 911

Sonya Massey was killed by police after calling 911 to report a prowler. Her death has sparked first-degree murder charges, protests.

Springfield Woman Arrested Over Bomb Threat At Illinois State Capitol

State police said the 23-year-old is accused of claiming bombs were planted at the Illinois State Capitol and a public aid office building.

Missing Woman's Remains Found 16 Years Later At IL Home: Coroner

Michelle Bianco was last seen April 5, 2008, at her cousin’s home near where her remains were found, according to Crime Stoppers​.

Illinois State Police Made 3 Hijacked Vehicle Arrests In 3 Months

State police missions also resulted in 24 stolen vehicle arrests and the recovery of nine guns and 290 stolen cars, officials said.

Springfield Paramedics Plead Not Guilty To Murder Charges; Accused Of Suffocating Man

A Sangamon County judge ruled the case can move forward against Peggy Finley and Peter Cadigan.

Family Sues IL Ambulance Workers After Patient Dies

“They gave him no professionalism, no humanity,” said attorney Benjamin Crump, who called Earl Moore Jr.’s death “barbaric.”

IL Paramedics Charged With Patient's Murder: Authorities

The 35-year-old died of asphyxia less than an hour after being strapped to the stretcher, authorities said.

IL Man Who Pleaded Guilty In Jan. 6 Case Now Charged In Fatal Crash

The 44-year-old from the Springfield area has been denied bail on the grounds that he is a threat to himself and others, court records said.

IL Cop Who Made Racist Comments Won't Face Charges: State's Attorney

The former Springfield officer was tied to online comments that were racist, homophobic and antisemitic, according to reports.

Roaming Mountain Lion Tranquilized In Illinois, Will Go To Sanctuary

The big cat strayed into residential and business areas, and posed an "imminent threat" to people and property, authorities said.

Lying Officers Weren't Punished In 2018 Inmate Death: Records

Three former Illinois prison guards face life behind bars in the 2018 beating death of inmate Larry Earvin.

Illinois DCFS Caseworker Fatally Stabbed During Home Visit

Deidre Silas was a "hero, taken from us in the line of duty" Gov. Pritzker said Wednesday. A man is in custody, charged with her murder.

Inmate Shot By Deputy At Jefferson County Courthouse: Police

Officials said the man was shot by an officer Tuesday after he attempted to escape. Illinois State Police are investigating the incident.

Student Stabbed, 2 Taken Into Custody During Fight At High School

Springfield police said the incident occurred Monday, the first day back to school for students in the area.

3 Found Shot To Death In Springfield: Police

Police said a friend called 911 after finding the victims, sparking a homicide investigation.

Cops Mistook Toddler's Ashes For Drugs: Illinois Lawsuit

A man suing Springfield police said officers spilled and tested his late daughter's ashes, claiming they were drugs.