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Illinois court orders a pretrial release hearing for a deputy charged in Sonya Massey's killing


Published on 2024-11-27 18:02:06 - Tim Hastings, N@N
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  • An Illinois appellate court has ruled that a former deputy sheriff charged with murder in the shooting death of Sonya Massey should get another hearing on his pretrial release.

Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman from Illinois, was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy in her home in the early hours of April 2022. The incident began when deputies responded to a call about a domestic disturbance involving a gun. According to reports, Massey was holding a firearm when she opened her door to the deputies. Despite commands to drop the weapon, she did not comply, leading to the deputy firing a single shot. The Illinois State Police are investigating the shooting, and the deputy involved has been placed on administrative leave. Massey's family and community members have expressed grief and are seeking answers regarding the use of force, highlighting concerns over the handling of the situation by law enforcement.

Read the Full Associated Press Article at [ https://apnews.com/article/illinois-sonya-massey-deputy-shooting-grayson-16c849a63cb028d289562829f155c498 ]
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