Jurors began deliberating late Tuesday morning in the murder trial for former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson , in the shooting death of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman who had called police for help.

The jury received the case following closing arguments from prosecutors and defense attorneys.

In court on Tuesday, prosecutors held Massey's cooking pot up for the jury and sarcastically said, "This is the dangerous pot that Sean Grayson was so afraid of."

Prosecutors also for the second time showed unedited camera footage in court. Massey's family was visibly emotional and upset, and a juror wiped away tears as she cried while watching the video.

In July 2024, Massey called 911 to report a prowler. Grayson was among the officers who responded.

During their

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