Ex Deputy Sean Grayson Claims That He Was In Fear Of His Life When Sonya Massey Said, “I Rebuke You In The Name Of Jesus”

Cousins! The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has released new documentation regarding the tragic murder of Sonya Massey!

According to ABC News, the series of new documentation includes reports from officers who were called to the scene following Sonya’s death including a statement from former Illinois sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson.

As we previously reported the unarmed Illinois mother had dialed 911 to report the possibility of a prowler near her home. Sadly, Sonya was fatally shot by Sean.

“While on scene, I was in fear Dep. (redacted) and I were going to receive great bodily harm or death. Due to being in fear of our safety and life, I fired my duty weapon,” wrote Sean within his filed case report.

He went on to recall the July 6th incident as he explains from his point of view what transpired once he and a fellow Sangamon County Deputy arrived at Sonya’s home.

“I approached the house and knocked on the door multiple times. I could see someone moving around inside the residence, but no one would open the door.”

Sources state that upon further review of the body cam footage, Sean had asked Sonya a few questions upon his arrival. “It seemed as if Sonya’s mind was all over the place and not able to focus or have a conversation. Sonya stated she was doing OK and had taken her medicine.”

As Sean and the unnamed officer made their way into the home he continued to talk with Sonya as his partner checked for signs of the possible prowler. Sean says that as he spoke with Sonya he heard a loud crackling noise and then noticed a large pot of “unknown liquid” on the stove.

Sean says that he had asked his fellow deputy to turn off the stove. Body camera footage shows Sonya walking from the living room area of her home to the kitchen to turn off the stove as both Sean can be heard stating he doesn’t want a fire to break out while they are there.

According to Sean Sonya grabbed the large metal pot acting as if she was going to pour the “unknown liquid” down the sink’s drain.

“With both hands on the pot, Sonya turned to face me holding the pot,” the deputy wrote. “I feared Sonya was going to throw boiling liquid on to us, causing great bodily harm to or death.”

“I advised Sonya to put the boiling liquid down. Sonya stated she was going to rebuke me in the name of Jesus. She stated this twice,” Grayson wrote. “I interpreted this to mean she was going to kill me.”

Sean recalls drawing his weapon and pointing it at Sonya, as he demanded she drop the pot of boiling liquid.. Body camera footage shows Sonya ducking down immediately after seeing the sun while repeatedly saying sorry.

“Sonya stood up from a crouched position, grabbing the pot, raising it above her head and throwing the boiling substance at me. I was in imminent fear of getting boiling liquid to my face or chest, which would have caused great bodily harm or death,” wrote in Sean in his filed report.

“I fired my duty weapon in Sonya’s direction. I observed Sonya fall to the ground behind the counter,” Grayson said.

Following a conducted internal investigation by the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department Division of Professional Standards it has been determined that Sean directly violated policy as he chose to use deadly force. It has been stated that “body camera video shows that the inappropriate escalation of force set in motion a series of events that Deputy Grayson shooting the decedent in the head despite Massey’s non-aggressive behavior.”

It has also been ruled that Sean failed to abide by the Sheriff’s Office Standard of Conduct after his body camera recorded statements made by him that violated policy. Circulated footage shows Sean’s fragrant use of foul language and expletives while also saying, “I’m not even going to waste my med stuff then.”

Not only did he fail to provide Sonya aide he also instructed the other deputy to not waste his time in assisting her.

“–Nah, headshot dude; she’s done,” “let her just, there is nothing we can do,” reports read that Sean let approximately 3 minutes, 40 seconds go before he went and got his medical bag.

Sean has been ruled in violation of policy by, “not having activated his body camera until after shooting Massey, as well as insubordination after refusing to answer questions during his internal affairs interview,” reports ABC News. He is being held without bail as he faces three counts of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and official misconduct.