New physique cam footage exhibits the second a white police officer in Illinois shot and killed a Black girl named Sonya Massey … who really referred to as 911 for assist.
The footage was launched by authorities in Springfield, IL Monday — which depicts Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson dealing with off with Massey earlier this month after she referred to as the cops over suspicions of a prowler close to her dwelling.
Within the video … you see Grayson and his associate in Massey’s home, the place they’re asking her to supply her ID — and finally, they inform her to get a boiling pot of water off the range.
In response, she tells the officers she’ll “rebuke [him] in the name of Jesus” — which prompts a robust response from Grayson, who says … “You better f***ing not, I swear to God I’ll f***ing shoot you right in your f***ing face,” suggesting he perceived a menace from her.
Grayson attracts his weapon and factors it Massey — which prompts her to duck on the bottom … at which level Grayson opens fireplace on her. Grayson’s associate suggests grabbing a medical package, however SG shuts that down — noting there’s nothing to be finished since it is a head wound.
Upon realizing Massey remains to be respiration, Grayson relents and says he’ll get his medical package … however the lifesaving efforts have been unsuccessful.
Grayson defends his determination to shoot — saying he did not know what else to do … not desirous to take scorching water to the face. His assumption … she was going to chuck the water. Within the aftermath of this, Grayson was fired and is now dealing with costs of first-degree homicide, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct. He has pleaded not responsible.
There’s been widespread outcry over this — with many pointing to the racial dynamics at play — and President Biden has even condemned the taking pictures, talking out on behalf of Massey and her household … who 46 says deserves justice.
Massey was solely 36.
