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Autopsy of Sonya Massey, Black woman fatally shot by police in Springfield home, released
The autopsy of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who was shot to death by police in her Springfield home, has been released. NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
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Sonya Massey, Black woman shot by Illinois deputy, died from gunshot wound to the head: Autopsy
The now-fired sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson, who is white, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct charges in Sonya Massey’s killing.
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Illinois' Legislative Black Caucus demanding answers after release of bodycam footage in killing of Sonya Massey
Illinois’ Legislative Black Caucus is demanding answers following the release of bodycam footage in the fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey in Springfield. NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.
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Illinois deputy charged in Sonya Massey's fatal shooting worked for 6 agencies in 4 years, records show
The former Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman killed inside her Sangamon county home, had been employed by a half-dozen police agencies since 2020, according to state law enforcement records.
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Department of Justice launching investigation into fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey
The U.S. Department of Justice is launching an investigation into the fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey in Springfield earlier this month. NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.
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Illinois police shoot woman who called 911 for help
An Illinois sheriff’s deputy was fired and charged with murder after a Black woman was fatally shot during a 911 call. Lisa Chavarria has more.
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Fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey, Black woman who called 911 for help: What we know
Sean Grayson, an Illinois sheriff’s deputy, is facing murder charges after newly released bodycam video showed the fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 for help.
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Family pushes for justice after deadly police shooting of Illinois woman
Relatives of a Springfield woman who was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy expressed outrage on Monday about what transpired prior to the shooting as authorities released footage of the encounter. NBC Chicago’s Natalie Martinez reports.
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Family pushes for justice after deadly police shooting of Illinois woman
Authorities in Springfield released police body camera video showing the deadly shooting of Sonya Massey that occurred during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home.
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Biden issues statement on police shooting of Sonya Massey in Illinois
Minutes after body camera footage showing the fatal shooting of a woman who called 911 for help in Illinois was released Monday, President Joe Biden issued a statement condemning the deputy’s actions and saying Sonya Massey “should be alive today.”
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Bodycam video shows deadly police shooting of Sonya Massey after she called 911 for help
Authorities in Springfield released police body camera video showing the deadly shooting of Sonya Massey that occurred during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home.
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Bodycam video shows police shooting of Sonya Massey, Black woman who called 911 for help
Authorities in Springfield released police body camera video showing the deadly shooting of Sonya Massey that occurred during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home.
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Officials to release video Monday of officer shooting Black woman in her home after responding to 911 call
Officials in Springfield to release video on Monday of police entering the home of a woman who called 911 for help and the violent scene that ensued when a sheriff’s deputy shot her in the face. The Illinois State Police announced that Sangamon County State’s Attorney John Milhiser will release body-worn camera clips of the July 6 incident that left 36-year-old...
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Illinois deputy charged with murder shot woman in face after ordering her to move pot of water
Sonya Massey was killed after Springfield deputies in Sangamon County responded to her 911 call early on July 6, State’s Attorney John Milhiser said
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Illinois deputy charged with murder shot woman in face after ordering her to move pot of water
Authorities say an Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged with murder in the death of a Black woman shot her in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home. The details were in a court document filed Thursday in support of keeping Sean Grayson in custody. A judge denied pretrial release at a hearing Thursday. Sonya...
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Illinois State Capitol building evacuated due to threatening 911 call
The Illinois State Capitol building has been evacuated following a threatening call, according to Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
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Skeletal remains found at home in Illinois identified as those of woman missing since 2008
Authorities say skeletal remains found at a house in Springfield have been identified as those of a woman who vanished in 2008. Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon says a post-mortem examination identified the remains as those of Michelle Renee “Shelly” Bianco of Springfield. Allmon says Bianco’s official cause and manner of death are still pending. Her skeletal remains were found...
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Illinois Capitol cleared after being placed on lockdown due to threat
The Illinois Capitol building was placed on lockdown Tuesday afternoon after police received notice of a threat involving the location, according to Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
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Trooper shot in Springfield by suspect believed to be connected to Chicago homicide: ISP
The Illinois State Police is investigating after an ISP Trooper was shot and injured late Tuesday in Springfield by a suspect believed to be wanted in connection with a Chicago homicide, NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.
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Trooper shot in Springfield by suspect believed to be connected to Chicago homicide: ISP
The Illinois State Police is investigating after an ISP Trooper was shot and injured late Tuesday in Springfield by a suspect believed to be wanted in connection with a Chicago homicide, officials said.