Sean Grayson Dies in Prison After Massey Shooting | Oakland News

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

Former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson, convicted of killing 36-year-old Black woman Sonya Massey in a 2024 shooting that ignited national debate over police use of force, has died in prison at age 32. Grayson, sentenced to 20 years for second-degree murder, was found guilty after body cam footage showed Massey crouching and apologizing moments before he fired. His defense claimed he feared she’d throw hot water at him — a claim that led to the lesser charge — while the other deputy on scene said she posed no threat. Grayson, who had been diagnosed with colon cancer and requested medical…