Illinois Senate Democrats

07/23/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 07/24/2024 11:46

Turner responds to release of body camera footage in the death of Sonya Massey

SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Doris Turner (D-Springfield) released the following statement in response to the body camera footage being released in the shooting of Sonya Massey:

"Nothing could prepare our community to see such a blatant disregard for human life. Sonya deserved so much more.

"We need to come together to seek justice and do all we can to prevent another Black man or woman from being unjustly killed.

"I stand with the Massey family in their calls for justice and peace."