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911 Calls Revealed Before Deputy Fatally Shot Sonya Massey

Records show multiple pleas for help and warnings about Massey's mental health in the days leading up to her death.

  • Sonya Massey and her mother made several 911 calls expressing fear and requesting non-combative officers.
  • Massey was shot by Deputy Sean Grayson during a response to a prowler call at her home.
  • Grayson has been charged with first-degree murder and other offenses.
  • Massey's family and records indicate she struggled with mental health issues and sought treatment.
  • The case raises questions about law enforcement's handling of mental health crises and their interactions with Black communities.
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