Body camera images released Monday show the moment a police officer shoots a black woman after she calls police for help. The incident, which took place at the dead victim’s home, is being investigated in the US.
Sonya Massey, a mother of two teenagers, called police to report that the alleged attacker was hanging around her Springfield home. She was punched in the face one day while “hiding” behind a counter separating her from Agent Sean Grayson.
According to court documents cited by Reutersthe shooting occurred after a “negotiation” over a pot of hot water. Only after he shot the woman did the officer activate his body camera, but another officer accompanying him activated the camera when he arrived at the scene.
According to the agency Reuters, the accused did not provide assistance to the victim and told the other officer not to help. Sonya He died in the hospital.
Sean Grayson, 30, was fired, arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree murder, one count of aggravated assault and one count of official misconduct.
The former police officer pleaded not guilty to all charges last Thursday. His next court hearing is scheduled for August 26.