An investigation by the Illinois State Police is ongoing after the two deputies responded to a call at Sonya Massey’s home.
The Illinois State Police has started an investigation after Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Illinois woman, was allegedly shot and killed while two deputies from the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office were responding to a prowler report.
The Illinois State Police is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting in collaboration with the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office, aiming for a thorough and transparent process.
“It is extremely hard to imagine how a woman who calls the police out of fear of an intruder ends up shot in the head by the police at her own home,” said Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, retained by Massey’s family. Crump is demanding the release of all body camera footage from the two deputies involved in the incident. However, the Illinois State Police has stated they will not yet share the footage to maintain the integrity of the legal process. They assured that “when appropriate, additional information, including the video, will be shared with Sonya Massey’s family before releasing further.”
The incident allegedly involving the two deputies has sparked community action, with supporters of Massey’s family organizing a protest in Springfield, calling for justice and accountability. As the investigation continues, the Illinois State Police remains committed to a comprehensive examination of the events that led to this outcome. According to the sheriff’s statement, no deputies were reported injured during the incident.
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Source: Black Enterprise
