Community Mourns at Funeral of Woman Fatally Shot by Police, Officer Charged with Murder After Response to 911 Call
Springfield, Ill. — A somber gathering brought the community together on Friday as mourners attended the funeral of Sonya Massey, who died under tragic circumstances earlier this month. Massey, a local Illinois resident, was fatally shot by a law enforcement officer after she had dialed 911 for assistance. The incident has spurred widespread controversy and scrutiny concerning the use of deadly force by police. The deputy identified in the shooting, Sean Grayson, is now facing …