CHICAGO — The jury could begin deliberating soon in the case of the shooting death of Sonya Massey.

Closing arguments are expected Tuesday in the murder trial of former Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson, charged with first-degree murder.

In July 2024, a 911 call led to Grayson and his partner responding to the home of Massey, who believed someone was trying to break inside. The call for help turned deadly during a confrontation over her handling of a pot of hot water.

Neither side disputes Grayson pulled the trigger, but the case centers around whether it was justified.

Grayson took the stand in his own defense Monday where he says he felt Massey may have been under the influence of something. He conceded that he failed to turn on his body camera, unlike his partner who turned it on

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