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Sean Grayson, former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: AP via Scripps News Group , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The individual, 32 years old, was serving time for a conviction related to a fatal shooting. A former law enforcement officer's death has been confirmed by his attorney.
A former law enforcement officer's death has been confirmed by his attorney. The individual, 32 years old, was serving time for a conviction related to a fatal shooting. He had been found guilty of second-degree murder in a case that drew attention to police actions.
The case involved a woman who had called for help and was shot inside her home. The circumstances of the death are known to have been captured on body camera video.
Further details about the incident and the individual's death are available, but the attorney has not provided additional information beyond confirming the death occurred on Sunday.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 24, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
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