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6
July
2024

A sheriff's deputy kills Sonya Massey after she seeks assistance

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📅 6 July 2024 📍 United States

Sonya Massey was shot and killed by a Sangamon County sheriff's deputy after calling for help concerning a suspected prowler. The killing generated demands for accountability and scrutiny of emergency response. The case raised the institutional question of whether Black residents can seek public protection without being placed in danger.

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Sonya Massey

Sean Grayson

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Sangamon County Sheriff's Office

Sonya Massey's family and supporters