Sonya Massey was killed during a 911 call about a prowler; Grayson, the officer who shot her, was convicted and sentenced to 20 years.
A former Sangamon County deputy, convicted of second-degree murder in the 2024 shooting of Sonya Massey in Illinois, has died in custody. Massey, 36, was killed after reporting a suspected intruder. Grayson, who had been treated for colon cancer, died on Sunday. His death follows a high-profile case that sparked nationwide protests and led to policing reforms.