Sean Grayson Dies in Prison | Orange County News

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

Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy convicted of fatally shooting Sonya Massey in 2024, has died at 32 from colon cancer that had spread to his liver and lungs. His medical release request was denied by the prison review board. Massey’s family mourns his passing but insists it does not bring her back, offering prayers for his family. The tragic incident, which occurred during a 911 call about a prowler, led to sweeping reforms: Illinois passed the Sonya Massey Act to overhaul police hiring, and the Justice Department launched a civil rights probe resulting in major policing and emergency…