ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATION INTO OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING CONTINUES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 10, 2024
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July 10, 2024
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) continues its investigation into an officer involved shooting at the request of the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office.
On July 6, 2024, at approximately 12:50 a.m., Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call in the 2800 block of Hoover Avenue in Springfield. During the incident, 36-year-old Sonya Massey was shot and later pronounced deceased at an area hospital.
ISP is collaborating closely with the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office to conduct a timely, comprehensive, and transparent investigation. In order to protect the integrity of the legal process and the right to a fair trial in the event charges are filed, the body-worn camera video and additional information related to the incident are not being released at this time. When appropriate, additional information, including the video, will be shared with Sonya Massey's family before releasing further.
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