ALBAWABA - An American woman from Illinois, United States made headlines after being shot in the head by a sheriff deputy triggering anger across social media and locals.
Videos and photos were shared across social media on Monday, which showcased an African-American woman named Sonya Massey being shot dead by an Illinois sheriff deputy who tried to cover what happened, according to The Guardian.
Video: American woman shot in the head by deputy sheriff
The incident in question occurred during the weekend of America's Independence Day celebrations after Massey (36) called 911 to report an intruder leading to her devastating death.
Deputy Sheriff Sean Grayson was later fired from the police and charged with murder and official misconduct, as reported by the BBC. Despite pleading not guilty, he remains in custody under "held without bond" jurisdiction.
On Monday, a video shared by the Illinois state police showcased Sonay Massey holding a pot filled with boiled water when one policeman pointed a gun at her then the other one followed. Massey was heard telling the police, "I rebuke you in the name of Jesus."
Grayson replies with, "You better [expletive] not or I swear to God I'll [expletive] shoot you in your [expletive] face," then pulls up his gun and shoots her in the head.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris apologize
News of the murder reached both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in which they both apologized for what happened and offered their condolences to her loved ones.
Biden wrote, "I'm heartbroken for her family, this is a reminder that all too often Black Americans face fears for their safety in ways many of the rest of us do not."
Harris wrote, "Sonya Massey deserved to be safe."
