Biden Addresses Fatal Sonya Massey Shooting
Biden Addresses Fatal Sonya Massey Shooting

Biden Addresses Fatal Sonya Massey Shooting

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President Joe Biden expressed gratitude to outgoing U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle for her service, while also addressing the controversial police shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman killed by a white deputy in Illinois. Massey was fatally shot in her home by Deputy Sean Grayson after calling 911 to report a prowler. Bodycam footage released shows a tense encounter escalating rapidly, with Grayson shooting Massey as she moved a pot of boiling water. Grayson has been charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery, and official misconduct, and remains in custody without bail. The incident has sparked national outrage and protests, with Biden and other officials calling for justice and highlighting systemic racial issues in law enforcement.

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