Coverage dated July 17, 2024

Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with murder in fatal shooting of woman who called 911

Headline from KVIA El Paso

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois sheriff’s deputy has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a woman inside her home. Authorities in Springfield say Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call early on July 6.

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KVIA El Paso
Illinois sheriff's deputy charged with murder in fatal shooting of woman who called 911 (opens KVIA El Paso)
Published Jul 17, 2024
KVIA El Paso's feed description
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois sheriff’s deputy has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a woman inside her home. Authorities in Springfield say Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call early on July 6.
Black Enterprise
BREAKING: Illinois Sheriff’s Deputy Charged In The Murder Of Sonya Massey (opens Black Enterprise)
Published Jul 17, 2024
Black Enterprise's feed description
Not much was shared about what took place between the time deputies arrived and when Massey was shot but body-cam footage will be released.
NBC News
Charges filed against Illinois deputy in death of Sonya Massey (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 17, 2024
NBC News's feed description
Charges have been filed against a sheriff's deputy in the fatal shooting of an Illinois woman who had called authorities about a possible intruder, officials said Wednesday.

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