Summary
A former deputy in Illinois was found guilty of second-degree murder after shooting Sonya Massey. Massey had called the police about a possible intruder at her home, and the officer claimed he felt threatened during the encounter.
Key Facts
- The incident took place on July 6, 2024, near Springfield, Illinois.
- Sonya Massey, aged 36, called 911 about a suspected intruder.
- Ex-officer Sean Grayson, aged 31, shot Massey during the response.
- Grayson claimed he thought Massey was about to throw boiling water at him.
- The initial charge was first-degree murder, but the jury convicted him of second-degree murder.
- Grayson could face up to 20 years in prison.
