Sonya Massey the 36-year-old Black woman in her Illinois home this month was shot and killed by a responding officer after she called 911 because she thought there was an intruder in her home, according to officials.

The deputy involved in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, Sean Grayson, did not follow police protocol. According to reports, Grayson was fired from the force because he ‘did not act as trained or in accordance with police standards’. Additionally, he has been charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and official misconduct.

It’s a tragic situation, and the case is still under investigation.

Sean Grayson, the deputy involved in the fatal shooting had a history of breaches of police protocol and other misconduct. His record includes two DUI charges, one while he was enlisted in the U.S. Army. He worked for six different law enforcement agencies in four years. During his tenure with various departments, he faced complaints and disciplinary actions, including a vehicle chase that violated department policy and allegations of inappropriate behavior and abuse of power. Lastly, the family of Sonya Massey is calling for a probe into the hiring of a sheriff’s deputy charged with the fatally shooting. ~ Balance Due