Sean Grayson Dies in Prison | Annapolis News

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

Sean Grayson, the ex-sheriff’s deputy convicted in the 2024 shooting death of Sonya Massey, has died while serving his 20-year sentence — a case that ignited national conversations about police accountability and racial justice. Diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer, Grayson had sought medical release but was denied by Illinois authorities. Massey, a Black woman who called 911 after fearing a prowler, was killed during a confrontation over a pot of hot water — bodycam footage showed her pleading for her life. Her death spurred the passage of the Sonya Massey Act, mandating stricter…