Sean Grayson Dies in Prison | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

Former sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson, convicted in the 2024 fatal shooting of Black woman Sonya Massey, has died at 32 from terminal colon cancer that had spread. His death comes just months after his conviction and sentencing, despite attorneys’ pleas for medical release being denied. Massey’s family mourns her loss, saying his death won’t bring her back, while honoring his family with prayers. The incident, sparked by a 911 call about a prowler and a confrontation over hot water, led to nationwide scrutiny and reforms — including Illinois’ new “Sonya Massey Act” and a federal civil rights…