Sonya Massey
On July 6, 2024, Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old unarmed Black woman, was murdered by Sean Grayson, a 30-year-old White deputy of the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office, in Woodside Township near Springfield, Illinois, United States.
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Aug 24, 2026
Lean Left
Her killer's death in prison is a reminder of the ongoing fight for justice after her shooting by police.
Her name has become a rallying cry against police violence, highlighting the need for defunding and abolition.