Skip to content
thelocalreport.in thelocalreport.in

Thelocalreport.in is a news website which includes national international,#sports,#wealth,#weather, #entertainment and other types of news.

  • Jammu and Kashmir
  • World
  • India News
  • Uk
  • Canada
  • United States
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
thelocalreport.in
thelocalreport.in

Thelocalreport.in is a news website which includes national international,#sports,#wealth,#weather, #entertainment and other types of news.

Sheriff’s deputy who shot Sonya Massey told partner not to render aid, court hears

KANIKA SINGH RATHORE, 23/10/202523/10/2025

Add thelocalreport.in As A Trusted Source

Black woman caught on bodycam footage moments before deputy shoots

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US delivered straight to your inbox every weekday

Your take on the latest headlines from across America

Your take on the latest headlines from across America

evening headlines

The first day of testimony has ended in the trial of former sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson He is charged with murder after shooting and killing a black woman She was at her Illinois home after calling 911 for help.

Sonya Massey, 36-year-old single mother of two teenagerscalled emergency responders regarding a suspected stalker on his property in Springfield on July 6, 2024. Grayson, a Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy At the time, he responded to the scene with his partner Dawson Farley. Body camera footage shows Grayson firing at Massey after asking him to drop a pot of hot water.

Farley testified Wednesday that he went to get a first aid kit after the shooting, but Grayson told him it was not necessary because Massey had been shot in the head. stick newsFarley also testified that she was not afraid of Massey and did not think she would hurt him, WICS Report.

As body camera footage of the shooting was shown in court, Grayson yawned several times WICSMeanwhile, members of Massey’s family cried and some walked out of the courtroom.

Grayson, who is white, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder. If found guilty, he could be sentenced to 45 years to life imprisonment.

Recap: First day of testimony ends in Shawn Grayson’s trial

The first day of testimony has ended in the murder trial of former sheriff’s deputy Shawn Grayson, who shot Sonya Massey in her Springfield, Illinois home last year after she called 911 about a possible stalker.

ALSO READ  Chicago mayor faces criticism from Trump for denying ICE takeover plan

After opening statements, several witnesses testified Wednesday, including Illinois State Police investigator Eric Weston, who said he reviewed the scene and body camera footage. Sangamon County Dispatcher Katherine Barton also testified about Massey’s 911 call.

Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Dawson Farley, who responded to Massey’s home with Grayson, also took the stand.

Farley testified that he went to get a first aid kit after the shooting, but Grayson told him it was not necessary because Massey had been shot in the head. stick newsFarley also testified that she was not afraid of Massey and did not think she would hurt him, WICS Report.

The defense noted that Farley originally wrote in his report that he took out his weapon because he was concerned about the boiling water that was near Macy’s, WAND News reports. Farley later clarified his report and said he took out his weapon “out of fear of the defendant’s actions.”

The audio of Macy’s 911 call, as well as body camera footage from the shooting, were played in court today. Grayson yawned several times as body camera footage played, while some of Macy’s family members walked out of the courtroom crying, WISC Report.

Grayson has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges. The trial began with jury selection earlier this week. The jury is composed of nine white women, two white men and one black man. The alternate jurors are two white men and one white woman.

Grayson’s trial will continue at 9 a.m. local time Thursday.

ALSO READ  How will the federal government shutdowns affect visitors for us

katie hawkinson22 October 2025 21:51

coverage stopped

Court has adjourned for the day, and this live blog is now paused.

Sean Grayson’s trial continues Thursday at 9 a.m.

katie hawkinson22 October 2025 22:04

Retired chief deputy says Sean Grayson violated department policies

Retired Chief Deputy Anthony Mayfield testified today that he determined that former sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson violated multiple policies.

Mayfield said these include use of force and medical response policies. WICS,

katie hawkinson22 October 2025 21:21

Former Chief Deputy Prime Minister took stand

Retired Chief Deputy Anthony Mayfield of the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department is now on the stand.

Mayfield was a chief sheriff’s deputy when Sonya Massey was murdered.

katie hawkinson22 October 2025 21:11

Sonya Massey’s mother burst into tears after body camera footage was shown in court

Sonya Massey’s mother Donna Massey cries as her family consoles her after body camera footage is shown in court.

While it was playing, Donna Macy hid her head and covered her eyes, WICS Report.

katie hawkinson22 October 2025 21:01

Grayson’s body camera footage plays

Shawn Grayson’s body camera footage is now playing out in court.

The footage begins when Grayson takes out his weapon.

After shooting Massey, footage shows Grayson dropping his medical bag on his living room floor and saying, “I’m not gonna waste my medicine stuff either,” according to. WICSHis teammate Dawson Farley described the moment earlier today.

katie hawkinson22 October 2025 20:46

Grayson’s reaction to body cam footage being played in court

Body camera footage that shows Shawn Grayson shooting Sonya Massey is now playing out in court.

ALSO READ  New species of 'sword dragon' reptile named after fossil discovered in Britain

Grayson yawned several times while watching, WICS Report. At one point, he leaned forward and looked between the ground and the screen.

According to WICS, Grayson did not watch as footage showed him yelling at Macy for dropping a pot of hot water. Massey’s family members cried as footage showed Grayson’s partner, Dawson Farley, holding a cloth over the gunshot wound.

katie hawkinson22 October 2025 20:27

Body camera footage plays in court

Footage from a body camera worn by Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Dawson Farley is now being shown in court.

katie hawkinson22 October 2025 20:09

Sonya Massey’s cousin walks out of the courtroom crying

Sonya Massey’s cousin left the courtroom in tears today as Shawn Grayson’s partner Dawson Farley testified. WICS,

katie hawkinson22 October 2025 20:01

Defense cross-examines Grayson’s partner

Defense attorney Daniel Fultz is cross-examining Dawson Farley, who responded to Sonya Massey’s home with Shawn Grayson.

Fultz reported that Farley filed an initial report about the incident on July 9, 2024, but reached out to Illinois State Police to amend the report a month later, on August 6, according to the local outlet. WICS Report. Grayson was convicted on July 17.

Earlier, Farley said he wanted to clarify that Massey did not hold the pot of hot water at chest level. stick newsFarley said he also initially explained that he had pulled his gun because he was worried about Massey, but later clarified that he had pulled his gun “out of fear of the defendant’s actions.”

katie hawkinson22 October 2025 19:56

Uk aidcourtDeputyhearsMasseypartnerRenderSheriffsShotSonyatold

Post navigation

Previous post
Next post

Follow Us On Google News

  • Thomas Frank pays tribute to Guglielmo Vicario after Tottenham’s draw at Monaco
  • Wars are not fought with borrowed weapons: DG Infantry Lieutenant General Ajay Kumar
  • Britain and Germany to begin joint patrols for Russian submarines
  • Why is the King’s upcoming meeting with the Pope so important?
  • Assam Rifles foils multiple insurgency attempts in Northeast (Lead)
  • You should reduce these ingredients in your child’s diet to boost his heart health
  • PM Modi unlikely to attend ASEAN summit, refuses to meet Trump
  • Omar Abdullah says NC will win all 4 Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir
  • Weight loss jabs boost heart health, no matter how much fat is lost
  • Delhi-NCR’s air quality remains ‘very poor’, AQI recorded at 428 in Anand Vihar
  • Bengal minister again appears before ED in teacher recruitment case
  • Alexander Isak and Jeremy Frimpong injured, ending Liverpool’s losing streak
  • How dogs can help us learn about human aging
  • Standout performer in Spurs’ unconvincing Monaco performance
  • New light-based treatment could change the way cancer is treated
  • Amazon accused of denying workplace accommodations to pregnant and disabled employees
  • Brooke Shields calls out South Park creators over union dispute at Denver restaurant
  • Liverpool coach issues injury update to key striker after being subbed off at half-time
  • Enzo Maresca: I’m lucky to be the manager of ‘special’ talent Estevan Willian
  • California National Guard to support food banks due to delays in expected food aid
  • India is on the path to global maritime leadership by 2047
  • How Chelsea created history in Ajax Champions League
  • Jeevika didis have more trust in Nitish Kumar than Tejashwi Yadav
  • Akitike nets Liverpool comeback in style to break losing streak at Eintracht Frankfurt
  • Bengaluru horror: West Bengal woman gang-raped by five men, son attacked; 3 arrested
  • ICE promises more deportation arrests in NYC after agents raid Canal Street vendors
  • Malicious prosecution lawsuit by Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’ shooting goes to federal court
  • Teenage killer dances with knife moments after stabbing Harvey Wilgoose
  • Appellate court halts lawsuit over Everglades detention center due to government shutdown
  • Kat Burns attacks fellow celebrity traitor in the most tense roundtable yet
  • Harry Kane continues to score as Bayern beats Club Brugge
  • UN Security Council pressures Haiti’s leaders to hold general elections as deadline approaches
  • Group split leaves celebrity traitors stunned by unprecedented round table decision
  • Jammu and Kashmir
  • World
  • India News
  • Uk
  • Canada
  • United States
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Jammu and Kashmir
  • World
  • India News
  • Uk
  • Canada
  • United States
  • About Us
  • Contact Us

Add thelocalreport.in As A Trusted Source in Google

Canada News

  • Supporters of Edmonton teen Samuel Bird rally outside the court during the accused murderer's trial
    Supporters of Edmonton teen Samuel Bird rally outside the court during the accused murderer’s trial
  • Third suspect arrested in shooting death of 8-year-old boy
    Third suspect arrested in shooting death of 8-year-old boy
  • Power restored to Billy Bishop Airport pedestrian tunnel
    Power restored to Billy Bishop Airport pedestrian tunnel
  • ALCS Game 7 preview: Jays, Mariners fight for World Series berth
    ALCS Game 7 preview: Jays, Mariners fight for World Series berth
  • Two more teenagers charged in stabbing death of 14-year-old Abdul Aziz Sarr
    Two more teenagers charged in stabbing death of 14-year-old Abdul Aziz Sarr
  • Edmonton teen Samuel Bird's body found, arrest made
    Edmonton teen Samuel Bird’s body found, arrest made

India News

  • Wars are not fought with borrowed weapons: DG Infantry Lieutenant General Ajay Kumar
    Wars are not fought with borrowed weapons: DG Infantry Lieutenant General Ajay Kumar
  • Assam Rifles foils multiple insurgency attempts in Northeast (Lead)
    Assam Rifles foils multiple insurgency attempts in Northeast (Lead)
  • PM Modi unlikely to attend ASEAN summit, refuses to meet Trump
    PM Modi unlikely to attend ASEAN summit, refuses to meet Trump
  • Omar Abdullah says NC will win all 4 Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir
    Omar Abdullah says NC will win all 4 Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir
  • Delhi-NCR's air quality remains 'very poor', AQI recorded at 428 in Anand Vihar
    Delhi-NCR’s air quality remains ‘very poor’, AQI recorded at 428 in Anand Vihar
  • Bengal minister again appears before ED in teacher recruitment case
    Bengal minister again appears before ED in teacher recruitment case

Us News

  • A way to keep your family safe and provided food in a crisis
  • Exclusive: Nick Sorter records first known video inside Antifa safehouse in Portland
  • WATCH: Trump administration nukes another narco-terrorist drug boat!
  • THE WAR ON LIGHT: How Governments and Big Pharma Keep You Sick By Blocking Healing PHOTONS!
  • If You Own Crypto, NEVER Do Any Of These THREE Things! [From Noah]
  • Dangers of China Made Ivermectin

Uk News

  • Thomas Frank pays tribute to Guglielmo Vicario after Tottenham's draw at Monaco
    Thomas Frank pays tribute to Guglielmo Vicario after Tottenham’s draw at Monaco
  • Britain and Germany to begin joint patrols for Russian submarines
    Britain and Germany to begin joint patrols for Russian submarines
  • Why is the King's upcoming meeting with the Pope so important?
    Why is the King’s upcoming meeting with the Pope so important?
  • You should reduce these ingredients in your child's diet to boost his heart health
    You should reduce these ingredients in your child’s diet to boost his heart health
  • Weight loss jabs boost heart health, no matter how much fat is lost
    Weight loss jabs boost heart health, no matter how much fat is lost
  • Alexander Isak and Jeremy Frimpong injured, ending Liverpool's losing streak
    Alexander Isak and Jeremy Frimpong injured, ending Liverpool’s losing streak
  • World
  • United States
  • India News
  • Uk
  • Canada
  • thelocalreport.in Company Details
  • Terms and Conditions
  • DNPA Code of Ethics
  • Correction Policy
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Rss Feeds
©2025 thelocalreport.in | WordPress Theme by SuperbThemes