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On July 6, at 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, Massey was shot and later pronounced deceased at an area hospital.
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In a statement by Ben Crump, he says “It is extremely hard to imagine how a woman who calls the police out of fear of an intruder ends up shot in the head by the police at her own home. We demand that all body camera footage from this incident be released immediately so that Sonya’s family and the public can see what happened in those thirty deadly minutes. No family should have to endure the pain and suffering that Sonya’s loved ones are experiencing right now.”
Attorney Ben Crump Retained by Family of Sonya Massey
As funeral arrangements were announced for Sonya Massey for July 19, the Illinois State Police on Wednesday announced it would not immediately be releasing additional information on the shooting of the Springfield woman.
Massey, 36, was fatally shot by Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputies early Saturday morning at her home in the 2800 block of Hoover Avenue following a 911 call reporting an intruder.
Supporters of Massey will be staging a protest in front of the Sangamon County Building (Ninth Street side) at 9 a.m. Friday.
6 unanswered questions in the fatal shooting of a Springfield woman by local deputies
"There's no body cam footage, being released, there's no information being released right now," said Standage. "So it just leads to speculation and I think that the Sangamon County Sheriff's and the police department, they need to come forward with the information about what happened to Sonya Massey."
Community members want answers after woman shot by deputies
Sonya Lynaye Wilburn-Massey
February 12, 1988 - July 6, 2024
Sonya Lynaye Wilburn-Massey 36, departed this life on July 6, 2024 at HSHS St. John's Hospital. She was born February 12, 1988 in San Diego, CA, the daughter of Donna Massey and James Wilburn.
She was a member of Second Timothy Baptist Church. She was a very devoted mother. She loved to do hair and spend time with her family. Sonya retired from J& J Gaming in Springfield, IL.
She was preceded in death by; grandparents; Raymond(Jeanette)Massey and Felix(Hattie) Wilburn.
She leaves to cherish memories; son; Malachi Hill Massey of Springfield, IL, daughter; Jeanette Massey of Springfield,IL, mother; Donna Massey of Springfield, IL, father; James(Renee) Wilburn, sister; Eva Wilburn, Khadijh Wilburn-Allen, and Breeanna(Joe)Toles and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends.
Funeral Services Friday July 19, 2024
Visitation:9:00am-10:00am
Service:10:00am-11:00am
Ruby Funeral Services & Crematories
1520 East Washington Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Pastor Cary Beckwith Officiating
Obituary for Sonya Lynaye Wilburn-Massey at Ruby Funeral Services & Crematories, Inc.
RIH Ms. Massey
This happened blocks away from my elderly mother's home. The area has experienced quite a bit of crime in recent years. Prowler calls are not unusual. The homeowner who called police for help ending up dead by LEO, that is unusual. I look forward to the Illinois State Police investigation results and cannot understand why it is taking them so long to release it. They have body cam footage. I understand why folks in my area are upset and demanding answers. From what little has been released, this NEVER should have happened.
During the incident, Massey was shot and later pronounced deceased at an area hospital.
[snip]
In a statement by Ben Crump, he says “It is extremely hard to imagine how a woman who calls the police out of fear of an intruder ends up shot in the head by the police at her own home. We demand that all body camera footage from this incident be released immediately so that Sonya’s family and the public can see what happened in those thirty deadly minutes. No family should have to endure the pain and suffering that Sonya’s loved ones are experiencing right now.”
Attorney Ben Crump Retained by Family of Sonya Massey
As funeral arrangements were announced for Sonya Massey for July 19, the Illinois State Police on Wednesday announced it would not immediately be releasing additional information on the shooting of the Springfield woman.
Massey, 36, was fatally shot by Sangamon County Sheriff's Deputies early Saturday morning at her home in the 2800 block of Hoover Avenue following a 911 call reporting an intruder.
Supporters of Massey will be staging a protest in front of the Sangamon County Building (Ninth Street side) at 9 a.m. Friday.
6 unanswered questions in the fatal shooting of a Springfield woman by local deputies
"There's no body cam footage, being released, there's no information being released right now," said Standage. "So it just leads to speculation and I think that the Sangamon County Sheriff's and the police department, they need to come forward with the information about what happened to Sonya Massey."
Community members want answers after woman shot by deputies
Sonya Lynaye Wilburn-Massey
February 12, 1988 - July 6, 2024
Sonya Lynaye Wilburn-Massey 36, departed this life on July 6, 2024 at HSHS St. John's Hospital. She was born February 12, 1988 in San Diego, CA, the daughter of Donna Massey and James Wilburn.
She was a member of Second Timothy Baptist Church. She was a very devoted mother. She loved to do hair and spend time with her family. Sonya retired from J& J Gaming in Springfield, IL.
She was preceded in death by; grandparents; Raymond(Jeanette)Massey and Felix(Hattie) Wilburn.
She leaves to cherish memories; son; Malachi Hill Massey of Springfield, IL, daughter; Jeanette Massey of Springfield,IL, mother; Donna Massey of Springfield, IL, father; James(Renee) Wilburn, sister; Eva Wilburn, Khadijh Wilburn-Allen, and Breeanna(Joe)Toles and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends.
Funeral Services Friday July 19, 2024
Visitation:9:00am-10:00am
Service:10:00am-11:00am
Ruby Funeral Services & Crematories
1520 East Washington Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Pastor Cary Beckwith Officiating
Obituary for Sonya Lynaye Wilburn-Massey at Ruby Funeral Services & Crematories, Inc.
RIH Ms. Massey
This happened blocks away from my elderly mother's home. The area has experienced quite a bit of crime in recent years. Prowler calls are not unusual. The homeowner who called police for help ending up dead by LEO, that is unusual. I look forward to the Illinois State Police investigation results and cannot understand why it is taking them so long to release it. They have body cam footage. I understand why folks in my area are upset and demanding answers. From what little has been released, this NEVER should have happened.