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Sonya Massey, the woman who called emergency services after suspecting there was an intruder in the vicinity of her home, died from a gunshot to the head.
This was revealed by the autopsy published by the Sangamon County coroner’s office in the US state of Illinois.
The six-page report reveals that the 36-year-old woman died as a result of a gunshot wound under her left eye.
The shooter, Sean Grayson, has already been charged with first-degree murder, aggravated assault with a firearm and misdemeanor mischief, NBC News reported.
Illinois State Police released a video captured on one of their officers’ body cameras. The footage shows the accused officer and another officer having a calm conversation inside the home with Sonya Massey.
However, a brief discussion then ensues around a pot of boiling water.
When one of the officers said he was going to walk away from the pot, Massey responded twice that he was reprimanding him “in the name of Jesus.” The officer then called her threatened to shoot her in the face.
Shortly after, the three shots that ended his life were heard.
The officer, who has pleaded not guilty to the charges and remains in police custody without bail, said Sonya Massey was going to throw boiling water on him.