Illinois governor says sheriff whose deputy fatally shot Sonya Massey in her home should resign

Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois governor is calling for the resignation of the sheriff whose deputy fatally wounded a Black woman after she called 911 for help last month. Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday that Republican Jack Campbell should step down after the July 6 shooting death of Sonya Massey in her home. He said the sheriff who had hired deputy Sean Grayson had failed in his duty. Grayson faces charges including first-degree murder in the death. He has said he felt threatened by a pan of hot water the woman was holding when he went to her home. The sheriff said Wednesday he intends to stay in the job.