Community Outrage Mounts as Former Deputy Faces Court in Sonya Massey Killing
Springfield, IL — The small community is grappling with the aftermath of a fatal shooting involving Springfield-area law enforcement that left Sonya Massey dead, further igniting tensions over police conduct and prompting calls for justice. In the early hours of July 6, deputies from the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Massey’s residence following reports of a potential intruder. Upon arrival, they found Massey, who reportedly seemed unaggressive and calm but appeared to be …