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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.
The Independent and AP News report that Matthew Unglesbee has been charged after sending four white envelopes with a powdery substance to Chicago-area elected officials. Substances tested as non-dangerous; investigators say the suspect knew the method could provoke a hazmat response. Court appearances have begun.