Also Friday, amid mounting pressure, Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell announced he would retire by Aug. 31, saying it had become clear that he could not continue effectively in his role.
The encounter ended with Grayson shooting Massey in the head.
After shooting Massey, Grayson discouraged the other deputy from rendering aid, citing the severity of her injury, according to body camera video.
The deputy still rendered aid and stayed with Massey until medical help arrived, prosecutors have said.
On July 17, Grayson was fired from the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office, where he had been employed since May 2023.
Persons:
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Locations:
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