#SayHerName trends online as disturbing footage emerges of moment Sonya Massey was shot

Bodycam video of Sonya Massey, a Black woman, fatally shot by a white police officer sparks social media outrage.

Official footage has been released of a 36-year-old Black woman, Sonya Massey, who was fatally shot by a white police officer, prompting calls for justice.

The Sangamon County Sheriff's office released 36 minutes of bodycam footage showing the events that led to Deputy Sean P. Grayson fatally shooting Massey inside her home in Springfield, Illinois.

The incident occurred on July 6 when Grayson and another deputy responded to Massey’s 911 call about a possible intruder. The bodycam video captures Grayson yelling at Massey to move a pot of boiling water from the stove to the sink. Grayson then threatens her, shouting, "drop the f***ing pot," before firing three shots, including a fatal shot to her head.

first words Sonya Massey said at her front door were “don’t hurt me”

she was told “why would we hurt you, you called us”

when have those words meant anything when your black and woman in this country

when do those words protect you from not being murdered in your kitchen,…

— solange knowles (@solangeknowles) July 23, 2024

The graphic video was released on Monday on the Illinois State Police's YouTube channel, sparking national outrage. Local, state, and federal officials have commented on the encounter, leading to protests, including one with about 200 attendees at the Springfield NAACP building on Wednesday afternoon.

#SayHerName and #RestInPower, along with Sonya Massey's name, are currently trending on X, formerly Twitter, potentially leading to further calls for action against police brutality in the USA.

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