Sean Grayson

Sean Grayson is a former sheriff's deputy in Illinois. He is newsworthy due to his recent sentencing to 20 years in prison for the 2024 killing of Sonya Massey. Massey, a 36-year-old woman, had called 911 to report a possible prowler at her Springfield home. Grayson, who is white, fatally shot Massey, sparking outrage and protests that contributed to a wider reckoning over police conduct. He was convicted in October and received the maximum possible sentence. Grayson has been incarcerated since being charged. During his sentencing, he apologized for his actions. The case gained significant attention, with figures like Rev. Al Sharpton involved in advocating for justice for Massey.