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 Jan 18 25
U.S. Resolves Civil Rights Inquiry Into Illinois Deputy’s Killing of Black Woman: While the Justice Department found no discriminatory practices in the shooting ...
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Illinois Doctor Arrested for Ohio Murders of Ex-Wife Monique Tepe and Her Husband
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Illinois Doctor Arrested for Ohio Murders of Ex-Wife Monique Tepe and Her ...
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 Nov 16 25
Boy, 10, and Woman, 21, Are Killed in Newark Shooting: Three other people, including an 11-year-old boy, were wounded in the shooting on Saturday night ...
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Boy, 10, and Woman, 21, Are Killed in Newark Shooting
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The Washington Post
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 Oct 29 25
Illinois sheriff’s deputy convicted in fatal shooting of Sonya Massey: Sonya Massey called 911 from her Springfield home in July 2024 to report a prowler ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/10/29/sonya-massey-killing-verdict/
Illinois sheriff’s deputy convicted in fatal shooting of Sonya Massey
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Reuters
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 Feb 13 25
Family of Black woman killed by Illinois police to get $10 million in settlement: The family of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who was fatally shot by police in ...
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Family of Black woman killed by Illinois police to get $10 million in ...
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NBC News
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 Feb 12 25
$10 million settlement in Sonya Massey shooting case gets final approval: Officials in Sangamon County, Illinois, agreed to a $10 million settlement with the ...
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$10 million settlement in Sonya Massey shooting case gets final approval
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 Feb 12 25
Sonya Massey’s family and Sangamon County agree to $10M settlement over fatal shooting
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Sonya Massey’s family and Sangamon County agree to $10M settlement over ...
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ABC News (United States)
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 Aug 06 24
Ex-deputy charged in Sonya Massey killing says he feared for his life, new docs show
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Ex-deputy charged in Sonya Massey killing says he feared for his life ...
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 Jul 29 24
What I See in the Video of Sonya Massey’s Killing: The officer who killed Sonya Massey didn’t see what I see.
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What I See in the Video of Sonya Massey’s Killing
Key FactsKamala Harris Reaches Out to Sonya Massey's Family
Jul 26, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday called the family of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy in her Illinois home.

  • Massey was killed July 6 after she called the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office because she was afraid there might be a prowler outside.

  • Harris also discussed the importance of passing the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a bill that would establish a federal registry of police officers and their records.

  • Harris spent the most time speaking with Sonya Massey’s son Malachi, who lost his mother and became emotional during the call.
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 Jul 28 24
Deputy who killed Sonya Massey was removed from the Army, had DUIs and needed ‘high stress decision’ classes, records show
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Deputy who killed Sonya Massey was removed from the Army, had DUIs and ...
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NBC News
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 Jul 26 24
Records detail work history of deputy who killed Sonya Massey: Personnel files from a sheriff's department that recently employed the deputy who fatally shot ...
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Records detail work history of deputy who killed Sonya Massey
Key FactsFatal Shooting of Sonya Massey: Overview and Responses
Jul 24, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • Illinois State Police released a video showing a police officer shooting a Black woman inside her home, causing nationwide outrage.

  • Sonya Massey contacted the authorities regarding a suspicious individual near her residence. The situation escalated while she was attending to a boiling pot.

  • The case and events surrounding Massey's death are under investigation, focusing on the interactions between the officers and Massey.

  • The officer involved in the shooting was terminated, facing murder charges, prompting protests and demands for police reforms across the country.
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 Jul 20 24
Illinois woman killed in officer-involved shooting is honored at funeral: Sonya Massey's family expressed grief and called for justice.
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Illinois woman killed in officer-involved shooting is honored at funeral
Key FactsIllinois Deputy Charged: Woman Shot After Being Asked to Move Water
Jul 18, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • 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 and then discouraged his partner from trying to save her, authorities said Thursday.

  • The 30-year-old Grayson, who is of Caucasian descent, faces charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery involving a firearm, and official misconduct. He entered a plea of not guilty during his initial court appearance on Thursday.

  • Over 30 family members of Massey and their supporters occupied the courtroom seats on Thursday, with several opting not to provide comments afterwards.

  • Sheriff Jack Campbell stated on Wednesday that Grayson was terminated due to clear evidence that the deputy 'did not adhere to proper training or our established standards. ... With our badge comes significant responsibility, and if that responsibility is misused, there should be repercussions.'
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ABC News (United States)
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 Jul 13 24
Illinois woman dies after being shot in deputy-involved incident: Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a prowler, sheriff says.
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Illinois woman dies after being shot in deputy-involved incident
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USA Today
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 Aug 23 23
Indianapolis police release video of officer fatally shooting Black man after traffic stop
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Indianapolis police release video of officer fatally shooting Black man ...
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