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24 July 2024

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Justice Department Probes Unarmed Black Woman Sonya Massey's Shooting by Sheriff's Deputy

The DOJ is investigating the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old unarmed Black woman. She was killed by Deputy Sean Grayson after she called 911 to report a prowler. The incident, described as 'the worst police shooting video' by civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, has led to Grayson's firing and indictment for first-degree murder. The DOJ has expressed condolences to Massey’s family.

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