Former Deputy Charged with Murdering Sonya Massey

Sean Grayson, a former sheriff's deputy, has been charged with the murder of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman, who was shot in her home after calling 911 about a suspected prowler. Grayson, who has worked at six different police agencies since 2020, faces charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery, and official misconduct; he has pleaded not guilty. Body camera footage revealed that during a confrontation, Grayson threatened to shoot the unarmed Massey before firing his weapon, hitting her three times, including a fatal shot to the head. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced that the Justice Department is investigating the incident, which has raised concerns about Grayson’s employment history and the circumstances leading to Massey's death. Critics, including Massey's family, have expressed outrage at the sheriff's office for allowing Grayson to serve in law enforcement despite his troubling conduct. The incident has drawn significant media attention and calls for accountability within law enforcement.